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HI HB2160
Bill
Status
1/21/2010
Primary Sponsor
Henry Aquino
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AI Summary
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Requires certified nurse aides (CNAs) to complete a competency evaluation approved by the Department of Human Services as part of biannual continuing education and maintenance requirements.
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Establishes that statutory recertification requirements for nurse aides preempt any conflicting state law.
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Sets the effective date as January 1, 2050, to allow for further discussion of the measure.
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Committees expressed concern that CNAs must obtain 24 hours of continuing education every two years while registered nurses and licensed practical nurses face no similar requirements.
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Adult Foster Homecare Association and Primary Care Providers supported the bill's intent, while the Department of Human Services opposed it.
Legislative Description
Nurse Aides
Last Action
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2/11/2010