What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
I live in a rural county and work in an ER where the CHP and SO bring suspects for blood draws. I'm trying to get crystal-clear information on whether I may draw blood at the request of an officer even if the patient is resisting.
Our company policy says that I should refuse to draw if I observe "violence" or if the patient is struggling.
I'm also wondering whether I can be forced by the officers to do the draw.
I'm concerned that it constitutes assault and that my nursing license might be at risk. After all, I do not work for the law enforcement agencies nor for the state. I am a private employee in a private business.
I live in a rural county and work in an ER where the CHP and SO bring suspects for blood draws. I'm trying to get crystal-clear information on whether I may draw blood at the request of an officer even if the patient is resisting.
Our company policy says that I should refuse to draw if I observe "violence" or if the patient is struggling.
I'm also wondering whether I can be forced by the officers to do the draw.
I'm concerned that it constitutes assault and that my nursing license might be at risk. After all, I do not work for the law enforcement agencies nor for the state. I am a private employee in a private business.