Can an LPN plant and read a PPD?
LPNs can plant a PPD provided there is a person-specific order. LPNs may read a PPD, provided the LPN is properly trained on how to read the PPD and how to document the observation. Reading a PPD is not an “assessment”. The LPN is only required to observe the site, and report the observation. (e.g. no area of induration; 1 mm area of induration, etc.) However, they may not determine if the reading indicates a positive or negative test result.
