SB 276
Office of Inspector General rule relating to delegation of medication administration and health maintenance tasks to approved medication assistive personnel
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- 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, the rule clarifies that certain actions, such as adjusting the dosage on a dial-up insulin pen, are considered ministerial and do not require clinical judgment. This aims to standardize procedures and ensure appropriate delegation of tasks within healthcare settings. The rule amendment clarifies that setting the dosage on a dial-up insulin pen is a ministerial task.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Office of Inspector General to create a rule.
- Specifies the scope of tasks that can be delegated.
- Clarifies that adjusting insulin pen dosages is a ministerial task.
- Addresses delegation of medication administration and health maintenance tasks.
Who is affected
- Healthcare facilities
- Medication assistive personnel
- Patients receiving medication administration and health maintenance services
Notable changes
- Defines ministerial tasks related to insulin pen dosage adjustments.
- Establishes guidelines for delegation of healthcare tasks.
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