Can a CNA do this?
Can a CNA switch oxygen from the wall to a portable tank before a trip to MRI?
No
No- unless you have an emergency
You're patient is starting a new inhaled medication.
Respiratory Therapist
Can a CNA feed a patient who's 1:1 feed per Speech Therapy?
Yes- as long as they are directly with patient's and can alert you if something is wrong.
You have a rapid response happening with one of your patients. One of other patients wants to go to the bathroom.
Yes-your priority is your acutely ill patient.
Your patient has new onset diabetes.
Diabetes Educator or Dietician
You're turning a patient who needs oxygen. Can the CNA turn up the O2 since you're directly holding the patient and can't reach it?
No- Oxygen is considered a medication, they should not be adjusting it.
A patient is getting ready for discharge, and you still need to coordinate with Meds to Beds for a prescription. The patient needs their IV removed.
Yes! If you are actively working on something for this patient, delegate- perhaps they also need tele stickers removed and help dressing.
Your patient was admitted with single side leg fractures and has mobility issues.
Physical Therapy
Your patient is a one-person max assist to get out of bed.
Yes as long as the CNA has been through orientation on mobility training.
You're in the room doing an assessment on a new patient, and vital signs are due.
No, again unless you addressing an active emergency.
You're patient was admitted with stroke and facial droop.
Speech and Language Therapist
Your patient is in DKA. Their last glucose reading was a critical reading. They need another glucose check.
Yes- a CNA can report to you critical lab values on the glucometer only. They cannot take critical lab values from the lab. If it is expected, have them recheck to confirm. If its not expected, please recheck yourself.
Your patient is admitted from the ED and you are trying to get them settled. Their belongings need to be documented.
Yes, you can delegate this especially if there is someone assisting you and you are actively communicating with the patient for admission charting.
Your patient has new onset neuropathy in their hands. They need to relearn how to button their shirt.
Occupational Therapist