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

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 159, June 17, 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 completed an education program on the transfusion of blood products, including supervised clinical practice, acquired through a pre-licensure nursing education program or other forms of continuing education;

(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 at least 12 years of age;

(4) The blood product will be administered to a client in a hospital licensed pursuant to SDCL 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.