Loading chat...
GA SB244
Bill
Status
Passed
5/20/2010
Primary Sponsor
Greg Goggans
Click for details
AI Summary
- Amends Code Section 43-26-3 of the Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act to allow designated caregivers to perform health maintenance activities for individuals with disabilities without violating nursing practice restrictions
- Defines "health maintenance activities" as specialized procedures beyond activities of daily living that an individual with disabilities would perform independently if physically able
- Requires that an attending physician or registered professional nurse determine that the health maintenance activities can be safely performed in the home and community by the designated caregiver
- Health maintenance activities must be performed at the direction of the individual with disabilities or his or her agent, enabling the person to live as independently as possible in a home and community of their choice
- Sponsored by Senators Unterman (45th), Thomas (54th), and Goggans (7th), and passed the Georgia Senate
Legislative Description
Ga. Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act; performance of health maintenance act. by a designated caregiver shall not be prohibited
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2010
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services3/17/2009
Health and Human Services3/5/2009
Full Bill Text
No bill text available