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CA SB730

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes registered home care aides to read and report clients' digital blood pressure, body temperature, and oxygen level readings from devices provided by clients to the client's nurse, doctor, or family representative

  • Permits home care aides to assist clients with emptying colostomy bags, catheter bags, or urostomy bags

  • Clarifies that assisting with client self-administered medication includes opening medication containers, filling medication pill box organizers, ensuring client awareness of written medication instructions, and assisting with topical medication application using gloves and applicators as necessary

  • Specifies that these services remain nonmedical and do not authorize home care aides to provide medication administration or oversight otherwise requiring a licensed health care professional

Legislative Description

Home care aides.

Last Action

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/1/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/18/2023
Human Services3/1/2023
Rules2/17/2023

Full Bill Text

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