In many community settings (i.e. assisted living facilities) personal care may be given by nursing assistants without nurse direction or supervision. Can a nursing assistant follow POLST instructions if a nurse is not directing and supervising the care?

An individual is working under their nursing assistant credential only when being directed and supervised by a nurse. In situations where the nurse is not directing and supervising the care, the individual is not working under the nursing assistant credential. The employer or facility should have policies and procedures in place to address this situation.