We have several community pediatric clinics that have no RN support and with the new RSV monoclonal antibody for infants, Nirsevimab, more readily available in outpatient pediatrician offices and through VFC, I'm wondering if any other clinics in Illinois are allowing Medical Assistants to administer? We allow them to administer vaccines and a few other injectable, like Depo and B12, but haven't allowed monoclonal antibodies in the past, including Synagis.
Illinois law is very "gray" around MA scope of practice and we have built guardrails around their scope to better control practice across multiple sites and provide guidance on what providers can delegate. I just want to ensure that we are being consistent with other organizations within Illinois or states with similar laws.
Any insights would be appreciated!
Sarah L. Kundrat MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Executive Director, Ambulatory Nursing
Associate Chief Ambulatory Nursing Officer
UChicago Medicine
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