Alabama Administrative Code
Title 610 - ALABAMA BOARD OF NURSING
Chapter 610-X-6 - STANDARDS OF NURSING PRACTICE
Section 610-X-6-.10 - Patient Care Orders

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 610-X-6-.10

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024

(1) The licensed nurse may receive handwritten, verbal, or electronic medical orders from the legally authorized prescriber relayed by another licensed or registered health care professional, or registered or certified medical assistant.

(2) The licensed nurse may implement approved medical protocols and standing orders at the direction of a legally authorized prescriber.

(3) The licensed nurse shall follow the facility policy and procedures on verifying and implementing electronic orders.

Author: Alabama Board of Nursing

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-21-1(3), 34-21-2(c) (21).

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