i'm in the last semester of my rn program in california and an issue came up at one of our clinical er sites regarding forced blood draws for dui (driving under the influence) and i wanted to get input from other rns regarding their state, hospital and what your laws are regarding such issues.
so, what is the protocol for your hospital regarding forced blood draws (where the person does not consent)? who initiates, who approves, who signs, who does it, under what specific conditions, is it ever allowed, can the rn refuse, etc, etc?
thanks everyone!
ken