This is a legal form that was released by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services - a government authority operating within Washington.
The document is provided in Korean. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is DSHS Form 13-678?
A: DSHS Form 13-678 is a consent form for nurse delegation in Washington state.
Q: What is nurse delegation?
A: Nurse delegation is the process of a registered nurse (RN) assigning specific nursing tasks to an individual who is not a nurse.
Q: Why is nurse delegation necessary?
A: Nurse delegation is necessary to ensure that individuals who require nursing care can receive it safely and effectively.
Q: Who can delegate nursing tasks in Washington state?
A: Only RNs can delegate nursing tasks in Washington state.
Q: What is the purpose of DSHS Form 13-678?
A: DSHS Form 13-678 is used to obtain consent from the client or their legal representative for the nurse delegation process.
Q: What information is included in DSHS Form 13-678?
A: DSHS Form 13-678 includes information about the client, the nurse delegator, the nursing task to be delegated, and signatures of consent.
Q: Can a client refuse nurse delegation?
A: Yes, a client or their legal representative has the right to refuse nurse delegation.
Q: Are there any risks involved in nurse delegation?
A: Nurse delegation involves risks, but the RN assesses and manages these risks to ensure the safety of the client.
Q: Can nurse delegation be revoked?
A: Yes, nurse delegation can be revoked if the client or their legal representative decides to withdraw consent.
Form Details:
Download a printable version of DSHS Form 13-678 PAGE 1 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.