Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 310 - Oklahoma State Department of Health
Chapter 677 - Nurse Aide Training and Certification
Subchapter 13 - Certified Medication Aides
Section 310:677-13-6 - Competency and practice standards

Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 310:677-13-6

Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024

(a) Each certified medication aide must function under the supervision of a licensed nurse or physician.

(b) Each certified medication aide shall:

(1) Comply with 63 O.S. Section 1-1950.3(E) and OAC 310:677-13;

(2) Perform within authorized duties;

(3) Follow written instructions of a licensed nurse or physician; and

(4) Accurately record medications administered, withheld or refused.

(c) Each certified medication aide shall demonstrate understanding of the CMA's relationship to licensed nurses and physicians, including:

(1) The authority of physicians, physician assistants and advanced practice nurses to order medications and treatments;

(2) The authority of registered nurses to perform assessments and report to physicians;

(3) The authority of licensed practical nurses to perform focused reviews and report to registered nurses and physicians; and

(4) The functions of the certified medication aide authorized in 63 O.S. Section 1-1950.3(E) and OAC 310:677-13-7.

(d) Each certified medication aide shall:

(1) Pass written and clinical skills tests prior to performing as a certified medication aide; and

(2) Demonstrate competency and complete required continuing education that is relevant to the services being provided by the certified medication aide.

Added at 23 Ok Reg 559, eff 12-22-05 (emergency); Added at 23 Ok Reg 2422, eff 6-25-06

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