RCW 18.88A.200
Delegation of nursing care tasks—Legislative finding.
The legislature recognizes that nurses have been successfully delegating nursing care tasks to family members and auxiliary staff for many years. The opportunity for a nurse to delegate to nursing assistants qualifying under RCW 18.88A.210 may enhance the viability and quality of health care services in community-based care settings and in-home care settings to allow individuals to live as independently as possible with maximum safeguards.
[ 2003 c 140 § 4; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 45.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2003 c 140: See note following RCW 18.79.040.
Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 74.39A.030.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 18 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 18.88A - Nursing Assistants.
18.88A.010 - Legislative declaration.
18.88A.030 - Scope of practice—Nursing home employment—Voluntary certification—Rules.
18.88A.040 - Registration and certification.
18.88A.050 - Powers of secretary.
18.88A.060 - Commission—Powers.
18.88A.080 - Registration requirements.
18.88A.082 - Medication assistant endorsement—Requirements.
18.88A.085 - Certification of requirements.
18.88A.087 - Certification—Alternative training—Credentialing reciprocity—Report.
18.88A.088 - Certification—Military training or experience.
18.88A.090 - Competency evaluations.
18.88A.100 - Waiver of examination for initial applications.
18.88A.110 - Certificates for applicants credentialed in another state.
18.88A.120 - Applications for registration and certification—Fee.
18.88A.130 - Renewal of registration or certification.
18.88A.150 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.
18.88A.200 - Delegation of nursing care tasks—Legislative finding.
18.88A.210 - Delegation—Basic and specialized nurse delegation training requirements.
18.88A.230 - Delegation—Liability—Reprisal or disciplinary action.