Section R156-31b-701b - Delegation of Tasks in a School SettingIn addition to Section R156-31b-701a, the following requirements apply to the delegation of tasks by a registered nurse in a school setting:
(1) before a registered nurse may delegate a task to be performed within a school setting, the registered nurse shall:(a) develop an IHP in conjunction with the student and each applicable parent or parent surrogate, educator, and healthcare provider;(b) if a student's health condition requires special consideration, ensure that an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is available to school personnel; and(c) identify each task within the student's current IHP;(2)(a) a registered nurse shall personally train each unlicensed person who will be delegated the task of administering medications that are routine for the student;(b) the training required under Subsection (3)(a) shall be performed at least annually; and(3) a registered nurse may not delegate to an unlicensed individual the administration of medication: (a) that has known, frequent side effects that can be life threatening;(b) that requires the student's vital signs or oxygen saturation to be monitored before, during, or after administration;(c) that is being administered as a first dose in a school setting:(ii) after a dosage change; or(iii) that requires nursing assessment or judgment before or immediately after administration; and(d) in addition to delegating other tasks pursuant to this rule, a registered nurse may delegate to an unlicensed individual who has been properly trained, the following tasks regarding a diabetic student's IHP:(i) administration of a scheduled dose of insulin; and(ii) administration of glucagon in an emergency, as prescribed by the practitioner's order or specified in the IHP or EAP.Utah Admin. Code R156-31b-701b
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-02, effective 1/8/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-01, effective 12/27/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-01, effective 12/28/2023