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FL H0351
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2023
Primary Sponsor
Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Nursing homes may authorize registered nurses to delegate medication administration tasks to certified nursing assistants (CNAs) who hold a clear and active certification for at least 1 year, complete an additional 34-hour Board of Nursing-approved training course, and demonstrate clinical competency through supervised practice in the facility
- CNAs who complete all training and competency requirements for medication administration are designated as "qualified medication aides" and may only administer medication under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
- Qualified medication aides may not be counted toward the computation of minimum direct care staffing hours or staffing ratios for either certified nursing assistants or licensed nurses
- Registered nurses may delegate to CNAs the administration of oral, transdermal, ophthalmic, otic, inhaled, or topical prescription medications to nursing home residents, but may not delegate administration of Schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances except for prefilled insulin syringes or manufacturer-prefilled insulin pens
- The Board of Nursing, in consultation with the Agency for Health Care Administration, must adopt rules establishing standards and procedures for CNA medication administration, including trainer qualifications, labeling, documentation, storage, disposal, informed consent, and training curriculum; effective July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Certified Nursing Assistants
Last Action
Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 558 (Ch. 2023-250)
5/1/2023
Committee Referrals
Health And Human Services3/13/2023
Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee2/1/2023
Full Bill Text
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