Section 9-5 - Degree of Direction or Supervision (a) The degree of required direction or supervision for the CNA shall comply with the following criteria: - (i) Direction or supervision means a licensed nurse providing appropriate guidance in the accomplishment of a nursing task, including but not limited to:
- (A) Periodic observation and evaluation of the performance of the task; and
- (B) Validation that the task has been performed according to established standards of practice.
- (ii) Delegation will ensue after an evaluation of factors including but not limited to the:
- (A) Stability of the client;
- (B) Training and capability of the delegate;
- (C) Nature of the nursing task being delegated; and
- (D) Proximity and availability of the delegator to the delegate.
- (iii) The delegating APRN, RN, or LPN or another qualified nurse shall be readily available either in person or by telecommunication.