HB 4225
Relating to authorizing the Office of Inspector General to promulgate a legislative rulerelating to delegation of medication administration and health maintenance tasks to approved medication assistive personnel.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill authorizes the West Virginia Office of Inspector General to create a rule outlining the delegation of medication administration and health maintenance tasks to approved medication assistive personnel. Specifically, it clarifies that setting the dosage on a dial-up insulin pen is a ministerial task, not a clinical judgment. The rule aims to standardize procedures and ensure appropriate delegation of these responsibilities. This legislation focuses on improving efficiency and safety within healthcare settings.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Office of Inspector General to create a legislative rule.
- Addresses delegation of medication administration and health maintenance tasks.
- Clarifies that setting insulin pen dosages is a ministerial task.
- Specifies that this rule is based on existing 71 CSR 17 guidelines.
Who is affected
- Healthcare facilities
- Medication assistive personnel
- Patients receiving medication administration
- The Office of Inspector General
Notable changes
- Defines the scope of tasks delegable to medication assistive personnel.
- Provides specific guidance on the delegation of insulin pen dosage adjustments.
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Primary sponsor
D. Smith
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