WAC 388-829R-115. How may a direct support professional providing overnight planned respite services assist a client with medication?

(1) A direct support professional providing overnight planned respite services may provide medication assistance under chapter 246-888 WAC. (2) An overnight planned respite services provider may provide delegated nursing tasks if the direct support professional is: (a) A registered nurse; (b) A licensed practical nurse; or (c) Delegated by a registered nurse to perform nursing care tasks. (3) To provide delegated nursing tasks, the direct support professional must: (a) Provide the delegated nursing tasks under WAC 246-840-910 through 246-840-970 ; (b) Receive client-specific training from the delegating registered nurse under WAC 246-840-930 ; (c) Complete training requirements under WAC 246-840-930 ; and (d) Be credentialed by the department of health under WAC 246-840-930 .