 |
Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
 |
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
Latest version.
- (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.