Question
Does the school registered nurse (RN) need to be on the premises when non-credential staff perform Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived tests or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 tests?
Answer
No. The school RN does not need to be on the premises when non-credential staff perform CLIA-waived or PCR COVID-19 tests. The RN must be available to answer questions or provide additional instructions as needed.
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Nursing Delegation
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