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

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).