Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 632.294 - Authorized services that may be provided by medication aide - certified; restrictions on scope of practice; regulations by Board regarding scope of practice1. A medication aide - certified may only administer authorized medications and perform related tasks at a designated facility under the supervision of an advanced practice registered nurse or a registered nurse and in accordance with standard protocols developed by the Board.2. Except as otherwise provided by subsection 4, a medication aide - certified may only administer authorized medications by the following methods:(c) By the use of drops in the eye, ear or nose;(g) By the use of an oral inhaler.3. Except as otherwise provided by subsection 4, a medication aide - certified shall not: (a) Receive, have access to or administer any controlled substance;(b) Administer parenteral or enteral medications;(c) Administer any substances by nasogastric or gastronomy tubes;(d) Calculate drug dosages;(f) Receive orders, either in writing or verbally, for new or changed medication;(g) Transcribe orders from medical records;(h) Order or administer initial medications;(i) Evaluate reports of medication errors;(k) Conduct patient assessments or evaluations;(l) Engage in teaching activities for patients;(m) Inject a neuromodulator that is derived from Clostridium botulinum or a neuromodulator that is biosimilar to or the bioequivalent of such a neuromodulator;(n) Inject a dermal or soft tissue filler; or(o) Engage in any activity prohibited pursuant to subsection 4.4. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Board may adopt regulations authorizing or prohibiting any additional activities of a medication aide - certified. The Board shall not adopt regulations authorizing a medication aide - certified to perform the tasks described in paragraph (m) or (n) of subsection 3.5. As used in this section, "supervision" means active oversight of the patient care services provided by a medication aide - certified while on the premises of a designated facility.Added to NRS by 2011, 1325; A 2013, 2074; 2017, 1257Amended by 2017, Ch. 238,§6.6, eff. 7/1/2017.Amended by 2013, Ch. 383,§8, eff. 7/1/2013.Added to NRS by 2011, 1325