Question
Is the registered nurse (RN) allowed to delegate administration of injectable epinephrine to the nursing assistant-registered/nursing assistant-certified (NA-R/NA-C) or home care aide-certified (HCA-C) in community-based* and in-home care settings?
Answer
No. The laws and rules do not allow the RN to delegate administration of injectable epinephrine to the NA-R/NA-C or HCA-C in community-based* and in-home care settings.
*Community-based settings include adult family homes, assisted living facilities, and residential homes for individuals with developmental disabilities (RCW 18.79.260).
FAQ Category
Nursing Delegation
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