10A N.C. Admin. Code 13G.0505

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 9, November 1, 2024

Section 13G .0505 - TRAINING ON CARE OF DIABETIC RESIDENTS

A family care home shall assure that training on the care of residents with diabetes is provided to unlicensed staff prior to the administration of insulin as follows:

(1) Training shall be provided by a registered nurse, registered pharmacist or prescribing practitioner.

(2) Training shall include at least the following:

(a) basic facts about diabetes and care involved in the management of diabetes;

(b) insulin action;

(c) insulin storage;

(d) mixing, measuring and injection techniques for insulin administration;

(e) treatment and prevention of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, including signs and symptoms;

(f) blood glucose monitoring; universal precautions; appropriate administration times; and

(g) sliding scale insulin administration.

10A N.C. Admin. Code 13G .0505

Authority G.S. 131D-2.16; 131D-4.5; 143B-165;
Temporary Adoption Eff. September 1, 2003;
Eff. June 1, 2004;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. February 16, 2019.

Authority 131D-2; 143B-165; S.L. 2002-0160;
Temporary Adoption Eff. September 1, 2003;
Eff. June 1, 2004.