Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B9-16.001 - Definitions
As used in this chapter, the following mean:
(1) "Certified nursing assistant" (CNA) is a
person certified pursuant to chapter 464, part II, F.S.
(2) "Unlicensed personnel" (UP) are persons
who do not hold licensure from the Division of Medical Quality Assurance of the
Department of Health but who have been assigned to function in an assistive
role to registered nurses or licensed practical nurses in the provision of
patient care services through regular assignments or delegated tasks or
activities and under the supervision of a nurse. Unlicensed personnel do not
include certified nursing assistants.
(3) "Supervision" is the provision of
guidance and periodic inspection by the nurse for the accomplishment of a
nursing task or activity, provided the nurse is qualified and legally entitled
to perform such a task or activity. Supervision may be provided by an LPN to
another LPN, QMA, CNA, or unlicensed personnel.
(4) "Direct Supervision" means the supervisor
is on the premises but not necessarily immediately physically present where the
tasks and activities are being performed.
(5) "Nursing home" means a facility licensed
under chapter 400, part II, F.S.
(6) "Hospital" means a facility licensed
pursuant to chapter 395, F.S.
(7)
"Delegation" is the transference to a competent individual the authority to
perform a selected task or activity in a selected situation by a nurse
qualified by licensure and experience to perform the task or
activity.
(8) "Qualified medication
aide" (QMA) is a certified nursing assistant who meets the requirements in
Sections 400.211(5) and
464.2035, F.S., and who has
completed training and demonstrated competency to administer medications and
perform associated tasks for residents of a nursing home
facility.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 400.23(3)(d) FS. Law Implemented 400.211(5), 400.23(3)(d) FS.
New 3-26-02, Amended 3-13-24.
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