Or. Admin. Code § 851-047-0055 - Limitations on the Delegation of a Nursing Procedure related to the Administration of Medication by the Intravenous Route

(1) Only the RN who is an employee of a licensed home health agency or a licensed hospice agency may delegate a nursing procedure related to the administration of a medication by the intravenous (IV) route.

(2) The delegation of a nursing procedure related to the administration of IV medication is limited to:

(a) The administration of pre-measured IV flushing solution;

(b) Changing a pre-measured bag of IV fluid;

(c) Connecting a pre-measured IV medication to an existing IV line; and

(d) The administration of a bolus of IV medication by using a preprogrammed delivery device.

(3) The RN may not delegate venipuncture or the discontinuation of an IV access device.

(4) Prior to delegating, the RN must verify all pre-measured flushing solutions, bags of fluid and doses of medication are pharmacy dispensed.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 851-047-0055

BN 3-2023, adopt filed 07/06/2023, effective 8/1/2023; BN 9-2024, amend filed 08/27/2024, effective 9/1/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 678.150

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 678.150