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CA SB730
Bill
Status
2/1/2024
Primary Sponsor
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh
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AI Summary
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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
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Permits home care aides to assist clients with emptying colostomy bags, catheter bags, or urostomy bags
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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
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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