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ID H0027

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 54-1402, Idaho Code, to change the scope of practice for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) regarding patient assessments
  • Changes LPN authority from "contributing to the" assessments to "performing delegated assessments" of the health status of individuals and groups
  • Clarifies that LPNs may conduct health assessments when delegated by a supervising registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, physician, or dentist
  • Declared an emergency measure, effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise a definition.

NURSES

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare

1/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare1/22/2025

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