TX HHS Form 1592. RN Delegation Checklist

The Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Form 1592, RN Delegation Checklist, is a crucial tool for ensuring the safe administration of medications by unlicensed personnel (UPs) in Home and Community-based Services (HCS)/Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Program settings. This comprehensive checklist outlines the necessary conditions and requirements for UPs to administer medications without direct supervision from a registered nurse (RN).

The form is designed to guide RNs in delegating medication administration tasks to UPs, ensuring that all necessary assessments, training, and reviews are completed before allowing UPs to take on this responsibility. The checklist also emphasizes the importance of ongoing monitoring and evaluation to ensure the continued competence of UPs in administering medications.

This form is intended for use by RNs and other healthcare professionals working in HCS/TxHmL settings, as well as by providers and caregivers who are responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of individuals receiving services. By using this form, healthcare professionals can ensure that medication administration tasks are delegated safely and effectively, promoting positive outcomes for clients and residents.