Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-53.9

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, September 4, 2024

Rule 481-53.9 - Nursing services

Nursing services shall be planned and provided or supervised by a registered nurse who has a current Iowa license to practice nursing. The service shall be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

(1) A registered nurse shall assess patient and family nursing needs and develop a nursing plan of care to meet these needs.

(2) The nursing service staff shall:

a. Participate in IDT meetings to develop and amend the plan of care;

b. Provide nursing service in accordance with the overall plan of care developed by the IDT;

c. Consult with the patient and family regarding how to meet nursing and nursing-related needs of the patient;

d. Document nursing care given and observations made regarding patient, family reactions and status;

e. Consult with other care providers and the family to enhance continuity of care;

f. Develop and implement nursing service objectives, policies and procedures; and

g. Assign duties to nurses and hospice aides consistent with their education and experience.

(3) Persons who are employed by, volunteer with or work under contract to a licensed hospice organization may administer medications only if they are also a licensed nurse, a licensed physician or a certified medication aide.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 135J.3(2).

Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-53.9

Amended by IAB April 5, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 20, effective 5/10/2023