OAR 851-047-0055: Limitations on the Delegation of a Nursing Procedure related to the Administration of Medication by the Intravenous Route

(1) Only the RN who is an employee of a licensed home health agency or a licensed hospice agency may delegate a nursing procedure related to the administration of a medication by the intravenous (IV) route. (2) The delegation of a nursing procedure related to the administration of IV medication is limited to: (a) The administration of pre-measured IV flushing solution; (b) Changing a pre-measured bag of IV fluid; (c) Connecting a pre-measured IV medication to an existing IV line; and (d) The administration of a bolus of IV medication by using a preprogrammed delivery device. (3) The RN may not delegate venipuncture or the discontinuation of an IV access device. (4) Prior to delegating, the RN must verify all pre-measured flushing solutions, bags of fluid and doses of medication are pharmacy dispensed.