D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9615

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-9615 - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT TASKS

9615.1

Under the supervision of an RN or LPN or other authorized licensed health professional, a CNA may perform the following tasks:

(a) Provide effective communication and interpersonal skills;

(b) Maintain infection control;

(c) Provide safety and emergency procedures;

(d) Promote a patient's independence;

(e) Recognize and report abuse;

(f) Basic nursing skills which include:

(1) Measuring and recording vital signs;

(2) Measur ing and recording height and weight;

(3) Observing and reporting pain;

(4) Recognizing abnormal signs and symptoms of common diseases and conditions;

(5) Applying clean bandages;

(6) Assisting with admitting, transferring, or discharging patients; and

(7) Applying and removing elastic stockings ;

(g) Personal care skills, including but not limited to:

(1) Bathing, skin care, and dressing;

(2) Oral and denture care;

(3) Shampoo and hair care;

(4) Fingernail care;

(5) Toileting, perineal and ostomy care; and

(6) Feeding and hydration, including proper feeding techniques and use of assistive devices in feeding;

(h) Mental health and social welfare care such as:

(1) Respond ing appropriately to behavior;

(2) Providing care, sensitive to religion, national origin, gender identity, and sexual orientation; and

(3) Providing care to dying patient s;

(i) Basic restorative services such as:

(1) Trans ferring, ambulation, eating, and dressing changes;

(2) Range of motion exercises;

(3) Proper turning and positioning in bed and chair;

(4) Bowel and bladder training;

(5) Care and use of prosthetic and orthotic devices; and

(6) Changing dry dressings;

(j) Patient's rights such as:

(1) Providing privacy and maintaining confidentiality;

(2) Promoting the patient's rights to make personal choices to accommodate his or her needs;

(3) Giving assistance in resolving grievances and disputes;

(4) Providing needed assistance in getting to and participating in patient and family groups and other activities;

(5) Maintaining care and security of a patient's personal possessions;

(6) Providing care which ensures that the patient is free from abuse, mistreatment, and neglect and the need to report any such instances to appropriate facility staff; and

(7) Maintaining the patient's environment and care to avoid the need for restraints.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9615

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