I work in Washington state in the Tacoma area, and we have a pretty good mix of LPN's and MA's in the offices. I currently work in an independent Family Practice facility with 10 providers and we...
I cannot speak for the rules in Maryland as I am in Washington State, but our laws are that MA's can give injections with a written order (not verbal) , as long as it is not for a controlled substance...
There is some debate in my office right now regarding what is needed for an order for recurring injections (i.e. B-12, testosterone, Depo-provera, etc.). I work at a 10 provider, independent, Family...
In my past clinic experience we have always made patients wait at least 20 minutes after receiving rocephin or other antibiotic injections. We have a new nurse manger who states that they do not...