Nursing homes; DHP to study advisability of permitting use of medication aides. (SJ80)

Introduced By

Sen. George Barker (D-Alexandria)

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Study; Department of Health Professions; medication aides in nursing homes; report.  Requests the Department of Health Professions to study the advisability of permitting the use of medication aides in nursing homes. In conducting its study, the Department shall (i) research the prevalence of medication aides in nursing homes in other states, (ii) examine the potential for such additional level of staff in nursing homes to enhance team care and extend licensed nursing care for residents, (iii) consider the regulatory protections and safeguards needed if medication aides were permitted to administer certain medications in nursing homes in the Commonwealth, and (iv) consult with nursing home, pharmacy, and nursing professionals in each aspect of the study.   View Full Text »

Status

03/04/2010: passed committee
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