Is the registered nurse (RN) allowed to delegate helping the patient get medication refills to the nursing assistant-registered/nursing assistant-certified (NA-R/NA-C) or home care aide-certified (HCA-C) in a community-based* or in-home care setting?

Yes. While RN delegation is allowed, RN delegation is not required for the NA-R/NA-C or HCA-C to assist the patient in calling a pharmacy to request medication refills in community-based* and in-home care settings. While delegation is not required, the Washington State Board of Nursing recommends this activity be included in the nursing care plan.

*Community-based settings include adult family homes, assisted living facilities, and residential homes for individuals with developmental disabilities (RCW 18.79.260).