PDFWAC 246-874-070

Nursing students ADDD access.

If a facility provides a clinical opportunity for nursing students enrolled in a Washington state nursing commission approved nursing program, a nursing student may access the ADDD only under the following conditions:
(1) Nursing programs shall provide students with orientation and practice experiences that include demonstration of competency of skills prior to using an ADDD;
(2) Nursing programs, health care facilities, and pharmacies shall provide adequate training for students accessing ADDD; and
(3) The nursing commission approved nursing programs, health care facilities, and pharmacies shall have policies and procedures for nursing students to provide medication administration safely, including:
(a) Access and administration of medications by nursing students based on student competencies;
(b) Orientation of students and faculty to policies and procedures related to medication administration and distribution systems; and
(c) Reporting of student medication errors, near misses and alleged diversion.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005 and chapter 18.64 RCW. WSR 17-07-027, § 246-874-070, filed 3/7/17, effective 4/7/17.]