ARSD 20:48:04:06.01. Administration of blood components by a licensed practical nurse

A registered nurse may assign the administration of blood products to a licensed practical nurse if: (1) The licensed practical nurse has completed a program of study on the transfusion of blood products that included supervised clinical practice acquired through a pre-licensure nursing education program or a continuing education program; (2) The licensed practical nurse demonstrates clinical competence in the administration of the specific type of blood product to be administered; (3) The client to be administered the blood product is twelve years of age or older; (4) The blood product will be administered to a client in a hospital licensed pursuant to SDCL chapter 34-12; and (5) The licensed practical nurse is directly supervised during the administration of the blood product, according to § 20:48:04:01.03.