D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9413

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 43, October 25, 2024

Rule 17-9413 - ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION OF NURSING CARE TASKS TO DIALYSIS TECHNICIANS

9413.1

A registered nurse (RN) may delegate nursing care tasks to a DT.

9413.2

A DT shall not practice independently but shall work under the supervision of a RN.

9413.3

Dialysis tasks that may be delegated to a DT shall comply with the standards for delegation listed in 17 DCMR § 5415 and be determined by:

(a) The knowledge and skills of the DT;

(b) Verification of the clinical competence of the DT by the employing agency;

(c) The stability of the patient's condition that involves predictability, absence of risk of complication, and rate of change;

(d) The variables in each health care setting which include, but are not limited to:

(1) The accessible resources and established policies, procedures, practices and channels of communication that lend support to the type of dialysis tasks, functions, or activities being delegated to a DT;

(2) The complexity and frequency of care needed by a given client population;

(3) The proximity of clients to staff;

(4) The number and qualifications of staff; and

(5) The accessibility of the registered nurse or other licensed health professionals.

9413.4

Dialysis that inherently involves on-going assessment, interpretation or decision making that cannot be logically separated from the procedure(s) shall not be delegated to a DT.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9413

Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 11404 (8/23/2019)