Section 1641 - DefinitionsAs used in this subchapter:
(1) "Medication nursing assistant" means a licensed nursing assistant who: (A) is under the supervision of a nurse holding a currently valid endorsement authorizing the delegation to the nursing assistant of tasks of medication administration performed in a nursing home;(B) has completed a Board-approved medication administration education program and an examination as set forth by rules adopted by the Board; and(C) is endorsed by the Board and authorized to administer medication in a nursing home.(2) "Nursing assistant" means an individual who performs nursing or nursing-related functions under the supervision of a licensed nurse.(3) "Nursing or nursing-related functions" means nursing-related activities as defined by rule, which include basic nursing and restorative duties for which a nursing assistant is prepared by education and supervised practice.Amended by 2024, No. 158,§ 9, eff. 6/6/2024.Added 2015 , No. 38 , § 14, eff. 5/28/2015.