2014 Kentucky Revised Statutes CHAPTER 214 - DISEASES 214.017 Caregiver of individual with diabetes may administer or assist with self-administration of diabetes medications if the caregiver is appropriately trained and has the written authorization of the individual's health care practitioner.
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214.017 Caregiver of individual with diabetes may administer or assist with
self-administration of diabetes medications if the caregiver is
appropriately trained and has the written authorization of the individual's
health care practitioner.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
The caregiver of an individual who has diabetes may administer or assist with
the self-administration of the medication listed under subsection (2) of this
section if the caregiver:
(a) Has been trained to administer insulin and glucagon, recognize the signs
and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, and take appropriate
steps to respond to these symptoms by:
1.
A physician who is licensed under the provisions of KRS Chapter
311;
2.
An advanced practice registered nurse, registered nurse, or
licensed practical nurse who is licensed under the provisions of KRS
Chapter 314; or
3.
Any other health care professional with diabetes treatment within his
or her scope of practice; and
(b) Has the written authorization of the health care practitioner for an
individual who has diabetes. The written authorization shall contain the
following information:
1.
The individual's name;
2.
The name and purpose of the medication;
3.
The prescribed dosage;
4.
The route of administration;
5.
The frequency with which the medication may be administered; and
6.
The circumstances under which the medication may be
administered.
A caregiver of an individual who has diabetes who meets the criteria under
subsection (1) of this section may administer or assist with the
self-administration of:
(a) Glucagon subcutaneously, to individuals with diabetes who are
experiencing hypoglycemia or other conditions noted in the health care
practitioner's written statement under subsection (1)(b) of this section;
and
(b) Insulin subcutaneously, through the insulin delivery method used by the
individual and at the times and under the conditions noted in the health
care practitioner's written statement under subsection (1)(b) of this
section.
The written authorization required under subsection (1)(b) of this section shall
be kept on file by the authorizing health care practitioner.
The health care practitioner or the caregiver shall inform the individual who has
diabetes or the individual's guardian that the health care practitioner, the
caregiver, or his or her employer shall not incur any liability as a result of any
injury sustained by the individual from any reaction to any medication listed
(5)
under subsection (2) of this section to treat a hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic
episode or its administration, unless the injury is the result of negligence or
misconduct on behalf of the health care practitioner, the caregiver, or his or her
employer. The individual or guardian of the individual shall sign a written
statement acknowledging that the health care practitioner, the caregiver, or his
or her employer shall incur no liability except as provided in this subsection,
and the individual or guardian of the individual shall hold harmless the health
care practitioner, the caregiver, or his or her employer against any claims made
for any reaction to any medication listed under subsection (2) of this section to
treat a hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic episode or its administration if the
reaction is not due to negligence or misconduct on behalf of the health care
practitioner, the caregiver, or his or her employer.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the law to the contrary:
(a) The administration of the medications listed under subsection (2) of this
section by an authorized caregiver shall not constitute the practice of
nursing and shall be exempt from all applicable statutory and regulatory
provisions that restrict the activities that may be delegated to or
performed by a person who is not a licensed health care professional; and
(b) A licensed health care professional may provide training to or supervise a
caregiver in the administration of the medications listed under subsection
(2) of this section.
Effective:April 7, 2014
History: Created 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 46, sec. 1, effective April 7, 2014.
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