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 |
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. Read the Bill »
Status
03/04/2010: passed committee
History
Date | Action |
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01/12/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 |
01/12/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10102436D |
01/12/2010 | Referred to Committee on Rules |
01/22/2010 | Assigned Rules sub: #1 |
02/12/2010 | Reported from Rules |
02/15/2010 | Reading waived (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/16/2010 | Read second time and engrossed |
02/16/2010 | Reading waived (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/16/2010 | Agreed to by Senate by voice vote |
02/18/2010 | Placed on Calendar |
02/18/2010 | Read first time |
02/18/2010 | Referred to Committee on Rules |
03/01/2010 | Assigned Rules sub: #3 Studies |
03/02/2010 | Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (4-Y 0-N) |
03/04/2010 | Reported from Rules with substitute (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
03/04/2010 | Committee substitute printed 10105808D-H1 |
03/09/2010 | Passed by for the day |
03/10/2010 | Passed by for the day |
03/11/2010 | Passed by for the day |
03/12/2010 | Passed by for the day |
03/13/2010 | Taken up |
03/13/2010 | Passed by temporarily |
03/13/2010 | Committee substitute agreed to 10105808D-H1 |
03/13/2010 | Rejected by House (46-Y 45-N) |
03/13/2010 | requires 2/3 votes for passage |
03/13/2010 | VOTE: --- REJECTED (46-Y 45-N) (see vote tally) |