A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse may delegate the administration of one specific medication to be administered to one specific client by a specific nursing assistant, who has not met the requirements in § 20:48:04.01:09, if:
- (1) A registered nurse has determined that the administration of that one medication by the nursing assistant will allow the client to remain in the client’s usual place of residence;
- (2) The client does not reside in a nursing facility or assisted living center licensed under SDCL chapter 34-12;
- (3) A licensed nurse is not available to administer the medication;
- (4) The delegation complies with the general criteria for delegation and supervision set forth in §§ 20:48:04.01:01 and 20:48:04.01:02, respectively;
- (5) The licensed nurse fulfills with the nursing assistant the training requirements in § 20:48:04.01:19; and
- (6) The delegation is not prohibited by any other state statute, rule, federal statute, rule, or guidance.
Source: 49 SDR 51, effective November 27, 2022.
General Authority: SDCL 13-33A-2 , 36-9-21 .
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-33A-1 , 36-9-3 , 36-9-4 , 36-9-4 .1, 36-9-21 .