S.D. Admin. R. 20:48:04:06.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 64, December 9, 2024

Section 20:48:04:06.01 - Administration of blood components by a licensed practical nurse

A registered nurse may assign the administration of blood products to a licensed practical nurse if:

(1) The licensed practical nurse has completed a program of study on the transfusion of blood products that included supervised clinical practice acquired through a pre-licensure nursing education program or a continuing education program;

(2) The licensed practical nurse demonstrates clinical competence in the administration of the specific type of blood product to be administered;

(3) The client to be administered the blood product is twelve years of age or older;

(4) The blood product will be administered to a client in a hospital licensed pursuant to SDCL chapter 34-12; and

(5) The licensed practical nurse is directly supervised during the administration of the blood product, according to § 20:48:04:01.03.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:48:04:06.01

50 SDR 069, effective 12/10/2023

General Authority:36-9-21.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-9-3(7), 36-9-4, 36-9-4.1.