S.D. Admin. R. 20:48:04.01:18

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 159, June 17, 2024

Section 20:48:04.01:18 - Exception for delegation of specific medication administration

A licensed nurse may delegate the administration of one specific medication to one specific nursing assistive person if:

(1) The nursing assistive person's assigned duties do not ordinarily include the administration of medications for clients;

(2) A licensed nurse is not available to administer the medication;

(3) The delegation complies with the general criteria for delegation and supervision set forth in §§ 20:48:04.01:01 and 20:48:04.01:02, respectively;

(4) The delegation is not prohibited by any other state or federal requirement; and

(5) The licensed nurse fulfills with the nursing assistive personnel training requirements in § 20:48:04.01:19.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:48:04.01:18

49 SDR 051, effective 11/27/2022

General Authority: SDCL 13-33A-2, 36-9-21.

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-33A-1, 36-9-3, 36-9-4, 36-9-4.1, 36-9-21.