Question

A nursing team is short-staffed and extremely busy. an rn asks a nursing assistant to give a patient his afternoon medication. who is liable?

Answer 1

A CNA, certified nursing assistant, can administer medication to patients. BUT this duty is subject to the level of experience and training of the CNA as well as the regulation of the state.

CNAs basically assist in the day-to-day care of patients like:
1) bathe and dressing
2) serving meals and helping them eat
3) taking their vital signs
4) and other basic necessities to ensure that the patient is comfortable and well cared for.