20:48:04:06.01.  Administration of blood components by a licensed practical nurse. A registered nurse may assign the administration of blood products to a licensed practical nurse if:

    (1)  The licensed practical nurse has completed a program of study on the transfusion of blood products that included supervised clinical practice acquired through a pre-licensure nursing education program or a continuing education program;

    (2)  The licensed practical nurse demonstrates clinical competence in the administration of the specific type of blood product to be administered;

    (3)  The client to be administered the blood product is twelve years of age or older;

    (4)  The blood product will be administered to a client in a hospital licensed pursuant to SDCL chapter 34-12; and

    (5)  The licensed practical nurse is directly supervised during the administration of the blood product, according to § 20:48:04:01.03.

    Source: 50 SDR 69, effective December 10, 2023.

    General Authority: SDCL 36-9-21(3).

    Law Implemented: SDCL 36-9-3(7), 36-9-4.1(1).