Question
Is registered nurse RN delegation required if a patient self-tests for a COVID-19-waived test using a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived test?
Answer
No. RN delegation is not required if a patient does a self-test using a COVID-19 CLIA-waived test. The RN can provide instructions to the patient for self-testing, observe the patient do the test, report (or assist) in reporting the results, and guidance for further testing, follow-up, self-care, quarantine, and other recommendations as appropriate.
COVID-19 Self-Testing Guidance for Establishments (wa.gov)
Medical Test Sites (MTS) | Washington State Department of Health
Point of Care Testing Guidelines (wa.gov)
RCW 74.39.050: Individuals with functional disabilities—Self-directed care. (wa.gov)
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