Can an LPN take On Call responsibilities?
The LPN may not triage. The LPN may serve as On Call IF protocols are in place which specify disposition of common routine calls. The designated decision maker for all triage calls must be either an RN or MD. 16. When a nurse assumes a caseload as a delegating RN, what are his/her responsibilities in assuming the previous nurses clients? Consistent with the Standards of Practice for the Registered Nurse COMAR 10.27.09 the RN assuming care of the individual MUST perform an initial assessment on each individual in their caseload. In addition, the new RN,CM/DN assuming the caseload must review the individuals care plan to assure the care plan is complete and accurate and to assure staff are aware of how to care for the individual.
