Section 16.03.22.300 - REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSING SERVICESThe administrator must ensure policies and procedures are developed and implemented to ensure nursing services are performed in accordance with IDAPA 24.34.01, "Rules of the Idaho Board of Nursing" and this chapter of rules. The facility must have on staff sufficient nursing personnel to meet the requirements in this rule.
01.Licensed Registered Nurse (RN). A licensed registered nurse (RN) must visit the facility at least once every ninety (90) days to conduct initial and quarterly nursing assessments for each resident as described in Section 305 of these rules. The licensed registered nurse is responsible for delegation of nursing functions, according to IDAPA 24.34.01, "Rules of the Idaho Board of Nursing."02.Licensed Nurse. The licensed nurse must be available to address changes in a resident's health or mental status, review and implement new orders, and notify the physician or authorized provider when a resident repeatedly refuses to follow physician orders.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.22.300