Is it within the scope of practice of the licensed practical nurse to apply compression bandages and dressings?
It is within the scope of practice of the appropriately prepared licensed practical nurse to apply compression bandages/dressings provided: • The licensed practical nurse is educated and competent in the procedure. This education and competence must be documented initially and on an ongoing basis; • There is a medical order for the procedure; • The patient must be assessed initially and on an ongoing basis as needed by the registered nurse to determine whether there are contraindications or complications which require additional resources or expertise; • The registered nurse develops and revises as necessary the patient’s care plan to include, but not be limited to patient and family education; • The licensed practical nurse is under the supervision of a registered nurse who is available for consultation on a 24-hour basis; • The licensed practical nurse practices and monitors the patient according to accepted standards of practice; • All necessary resources are available; and • The fa
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