Section 33-43-01-18 - Pro re nata medications1. The decision to administer pro re nata medications cannot be delegated in situations where an onsite assessment of the client is required prior to administration. 2. Some situations allow the administering of pro re nata medications without directly involving the licensed nurse prior to each administration. a. The decision regarding whether an onsite assessment is required is at the discretion of the licensed nurse. b. Written parameters specific to an individual client's care must be written by the licensed nurse for use by the medication assistant when an onsite assessment is not required prior to administration of a medication. The written parameters: (1) Supplement the physician's pro re nata order; and (2) Provide the medication assistant with guidelines that are specific regarding the pro re nata medication. N.D. Admin Code 33-43-01-18
General Authority: NDCC 23-44-02, 43-12.1-16
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-44-02, 43-12.1-16