Volunteering to draw blood at outreach event

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Hi all,

As a registered nurse, can you volunteer to draw blood at an outreach event? Do we need special coverage? Or are their any special circumstances? Thank you.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Drawing blood for what? Tests that require a physician order? Random blood glucose? If glucose levels what are you going to do with an abnormal result?

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It is a hepatitis B campaign so the organization will be doing free screenings for the community. They will have their results mailed back to them within a few days

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Check with your professional malpractice/liability carrier to see if you are covered or need a rider

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