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AL HB515
Bill
Status
3/14/2012
Primary Sponsor
William Roberts
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AI Summary
HB515 Summary
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Exempts community programs under contract with the Department of Mental Health from Board of Nursing regulation regarding storage, handling, and administration of medications and other medical substances to program participants with intellectual disabilities.
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Authorizes workers in eligible community programs to store, handle, and administer medications and other substances to meet participants' needs without Board of Nursing oversight.
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Defines "community program" as programs under Department of Mental Health contract that provide services to persons with intellectual disabilities.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Mental Health, community programs for persons with intellectual disabilities, administration of medication and other medical need exempt from regulation by Board of Nursing.
Health
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Health
3/14/2012