9515.1 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.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 11404 (August 23, 2019).