TX HHS Form 1592. RN Delegation Checklist

The TX HHS Form 1592, RN Delegation Checklist, is a practical tool designed to facilitate the delegation of medication administration tasks from registered nurses (RNs) to unlicensed personnel (UPs). This form helps solve the problem of ensuring that UPs are properly trained and authorized to administer medications in various settings, such as home care or community-based services.

The form outlines key requirements for RN delegation, including conditions under which medication administration can be delegated, training and competency assessment for UPs, and annual review of medication administration by an RN. The checklist also emphasizes the importance of comprehensive assessments and approval from guardians or responsible adults when exempting foster care or companion care providers.

This form is typically used in situations where RNs need to delegate medication administration tasks to UPs, such as in home health care settings or community-based services programs. Key features of this form include required information on medication types, conditions for delegation, and responsibilities for training and competency assessment. By using the TX HHS Form 1592, RN Delegation Checklist, healthcare providers can ensure that medication administration tasks are carried out safely and effectively.

• The form is used to delegate medication administration tasks from RNs to UPs in various settings.
• It outlines key requirements for RN delegation, including conditions under which medication administration can be delegated.
• The form emphasizes the importance of comprehensive assessments and approval from guardians or responsible adults when exempting foster care or companion care providers.