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.