S.D. Admin. R. 20:48:04.01:19

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

Section 20:48:04.01:19 - Training required for the delegation of specific medication administration

A licensed nurse must ensure that the following requirements are met prior to delegating the administration of a specific medication as outlined in § 20:48:04.01:18:

(1) Provide instruction to the nursing assistant on the specific medication to be administered, including:

(a) The trade name and generic name;

(b) The purpose of the medication;

(c) Signs and symptoms of common side effects, warnings, and precautions;

(d) Route of administration; and

(e) When to contact the licensed nurse;

(2) Verify, through the administration of tests or observation, that the nursing assistant knows:

(a) The six rights of medication administration, including the right client, right medication, right dose, right route, right time, and right documentation;

(b) The name of the medication and common dosage;

(c) The signs and symptoms of side effects for the medication;

(d) Circumstances when the licensed nurse should be contacted;

(e) How to administer the medication to the client; and

(f) How to document the medication administration;

(3) Observe the nursing assistant administering the medication to the client until competency is demonstrated;

(4) Document the training provided to the nursing assistant; and

(5) Evaluate the client when medication orders change to determine if further instruction of the nursing assistant is needed.

A licensed nurse who delegates the administration of insulin under this section is required to follow the requirements in accordance with §§ 20:48:04.01:16 and 20:48:04.01:17.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:48:04.01:19

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.