Wash. Admin. Code § 388-829R-115

Current through Register Vol. 24-12, June 15, 2024

Section 388-829R-115 - How may a direct support professional providing overnight planned respite services assist a client with medication?

(1) A direct support professional providing overnight planned respite services may provide medication assistance under chapter 246-888 WAC.

(2) An overnight planned respite services provider may provide delegated nursing tasks if the direct support professional is:

(a) A registered nurse;

(b) A licensed practical nurse; or

(c) Delegated by a registered nurse to perform nursing care tasks.

(3) To provide delegated nursing tasks, the direct support professional must:

(a) Provide the delegated nursing tasks under WAC 246-840-910 through 246-840-970;

(b) Receive client-specific training from the delegating registered nurse under WAC 246-840-930;

(c) Complete training requirements under WAC 246-840-930; and

(d) Be credentialed by the department of health under WAC 246-840-930.

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-829R-115

Adopted by WSR 16-17-003, Filed 8/4/2016, effective 9/4/2016

Amended by WSR 20-08-033, Filed 3/24/2020, effective 5/1/2020