Nurse Delegation and Medications reviews the requirements for performing nurse-delegated tasks and outlines the steps necessary to safely assist clients with medications in home and community-based settings. 

Learners will gain a clear understanding of when nurse delegation is required, the caregiver’s role in the delegation process, and how to support medication administration safely and within scope of practice.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify tasks that require nurse delegation under Washington State regulations.

2. Describe the requirements and qualifications for performing a nurse-delegated task.

3. Explain the steps necessary to safely assist a client with medications.

4. Distinguish between nurse-delegated tasks and situations where self-directed care is appropriate.