Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Rule 17-9515 - MEDICATION AIDE TASKS9515.1 The MA-C may perform the following under the supervision of an RN or LPN:
(a) Providing effective communication and interpersonal skills;(b) Administering epinephrine via an auto injector to treat severe allergic reactions to insect stings, bites and foods;(c) Performing finger stick blood glucose test with a physician's, nurse practitioner's or physician assistant's order which shall indicate: (1) The frequency for finger sticks;(2) The normal blood sugar range;(3) The range outside of the indicated range and when to notify the nurse for readings; and(4) The parameters for when to contact emergency services;(d) Reporting of symptoms or side effects;(e) Administering insulin or any other subcutaneous injection as specified by the Board, via a prefilled syringe;(f) Administering oral drugs;(g) Administering drugs via eye, ear, or nose; (h) Administering drugs via suppository;(i) Administering topical drugs and medicated shampoos;(j) Reporting symptoms or side effects; and(k) Documenting drug administration or omissions, on medication administration record.9515.2 In addition to the tasks listed in this section, MA-Cs when working in the role of a ,certified nursing assistant shall comply with 17 DCMR § 9615 and when working in the role of a home health aide, shall comply with 17 DCMR § 9315.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9515
Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 11404 (8/23/2019)