§ 17-87-705. Scope of work

(a)

1. (1) A medication assistive person may perform the delegated nursing function of medication administration and related tasks in accordance with rules promulgated by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

2. (2) A medication assistive person shall perform medication administration and related tasks only:

   1. (A) At a designated facility; and

   2. (B) Under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

3. (3)

   1. (A) Medication administration shall be limited to the administration of nonprescription and legend drugs ordered by an authorized prescriber by the following methods:

      1. (i) Orally;

      2. (ii) Topically;

      3. (iii) Drops for eye, ear, or nose;

      4. (iv) Vaginally;

      5. (v) Rectally;

      6. (vi) Transdermally; and

      7. (vii) Via oral inhaler.

   2. (B) Medication administration by a medication assistive person shall not include controlled substances.

(b) A medication assistive person shall not:

1. (1) Receive, have access to, or administer any controlled substance;

2. (2) Administer parenteral, enteral, or injectable medications;

3. (3) Administer any substances by nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes;

4. (4) Calculate drug dosages;

5. (5) Destroy medication;

6. (6) Receive orders, either in writing or verbally, for new or changed medications;

7. (7) Transcribe orders from the medical record;

8. (8) Order initial medications;

9. (9) Evaluate medication error reports;

10. (10) Perform treatments;

11. (11) Conduct patient assessments or evaluations; or

12. (12) Engage in patient teaching activities.