U.S.A. New York
Published May 24, 2012
aaprimetime
40 Posts
Can cna work with patient in isolation? Or collect stool for occult blood?
Does anyone know the rules on this?
msjellybean
277 Posts
Yes to both, at my facility.
The only type of isolation I can think of at my hospital that techs/CNAs aren't allowed to work with are the radioactive implant/iodine swallow patients.
What about assist w incentive spiromiter.
classicdame, MSN, EdD
7,255 Posts
the answers to these questions may depend on where you live and where you work. States have different rules and some rules are for nursing homes while others are only for hospitals.
GitanoRN, BSN, MSN, RN
2,117 Posts
as it has been mentioned previously this a matter of hospital or facility rules & regulations and it does vary from state to state, and place of work. unquestionably, i would check the book that offers the guidelines of your facility regarding this issue and you'll obtain the correct answer pertaining to your facility.
Sun0408, ASN, RN
1,761 Posts
In my facility the answer to all three would be yes.
nurseprnRN, BSN, RN
1 Article; 5,115 Posts
i did all of that when i was an aide. who says no? but... the answer to your question is in your hospital policy and procedure book. get to know it.
Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN
1 Article; 20,908 Posts
Under the guidance/direction of the RN. Yes. These are not considered, in general, to require a license to perform these activities. A level of knowledge? Yes. A level of competence? Yes. A license? No.
What makes you ask?
buytheshoes11, MSN, RN
127 Posts
Yes and yes to both questions. CNAs can also collect UA specimens too, where I work.
pinkiepie_RN
998 Posts
I don't see why not. I taught my CNA students all of that and more. Just no IVs or anything invasive.
Scarlette Wings
358 Posts
I would suggest that you ask to see the job description and what the policy states that CNAs can or cannot do at your facility and in your state. It does vary from one hospital to another.