Section 29-2349. SERVICES AND SUPPORTS: STANDARDS FOR CORE REQUIREMENTS -- GENERAL NURSING SERVICES

 

2349.1 Only licensed registered and/or practical nurses shall provide nursing services that include, but are not limited to:

 

(a) Health assessments of patients and children, as appropriate;

 

(b) Health screenings and referrals for examination by a physician;

 

(c) Health education for participants and staff;

 

(d) Collection of health data;

 

(e) Appropriate treatment intervention;

 

(f) Administration of medication;

 

(g) Observation of medication use by individuals and proper documentation;

 

(h) Health care counseling, especially in the areas of high-risk sexual behavior and the possibility of HIV positives; and

 

(i) Infection control.

 

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 9341 (November 24, 2000), adopting Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 7708, 7775 (September 22, 2000).