The Department of Health has developed a wealth of COVID-19 information on its website. Nurses may find the Healthcare Provider Resources and Recommendations web page particularly helpful. Based on the number of questions received about vaccines and testing, the Nursing Commission recommends that nurses review the following documents:
- Providers Authorized to Administer and Order Vaccines (PDF)
A chart providing information on licensed healthcare providers authorized under Washington law to order or administer vaccines. - List of Providers Authorized to Collect Specimens for COIVD-19 Testing (PDF)
A chart providing information on which licensed healthcare providers are authorized under Washington law to administer COVID-19 tests by collecting nasal swab specimens.