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Who can administer non-routine and narcotic medications?

April 26, 2017medications narcotic non-routine

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Who can administer non-routine and narcotic medications?

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Non-routine and narcotic medications must be administered by a person legally authorized to do so (RN, LPN, ARNP or pharmacist) or by nurse delegation WAC 246-840-910 to 970. Under self-directed care, the caregiver can provide these medications under the direction of the resident. WAC 388-71-05640; chapter 74.39 RCW Back to Top Can a caregiver dial the dose for a resident using an insulin pen? No, except when directed by the resident under self-directed care. Can a caregiver place medication in a mediset? No, except when directed by the resident under self-directed care.

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Non-routine and narcotic medications must be administered by a person legally authorized to do so (RN, LPN, ARNP or pharmacist) or by nurse delegation WAC 246-840-910 to 970. Under self-directed care, the caregiver can provide these medications under the direction of the resident.