R432-750-16. Nursing Services  


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  • (1) A registered nurse shall provide or direct nursing services.

    (2) Registered nursing personnel shall perform the following tasks:

    (a) make the initial nursing evaluation visit;

    (b) re-evaluate the patient's nursing needs as required;

    (c) initiate the plan of care and necessary revisions;

    (d) provide directly or by contract skilled nursing care;

    (e) assign, supervise and teach other nursing personnel and primary care person;

    (f) coordinate all services provided with members of the interdisciplinary team;

    (g) inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's condition and needs;

    (h) prepare clinical progress notes; and

    (i) participate in in-service training programs.