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IN HB1652
Bill
Status
5/1/2019
Primary Sponsor
Shane Lindauer
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AI Summary
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Qualified medication aides may administer insulin to patients at licensed health facilities if supervised or delegated by a registered nurse, the facility permits it and has proper procedures, and the aide has completed the required training module
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Training programs for medication aides must include an optional insulin administration module with 4-8 hours of classroom training, 2-4 hours of practical training, and passage of written and practical examinations
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Medication aides are prohibited from administering concentrated insulin equal to or greater than U-500 strength
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Health facilities must notify patients upon admission that qualified medication aides may administer insulin at the facility
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State Department of Health required to approve at least one optional insulin training module by December 31, 2019, effective July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Insulin administered by medication aides. Provides that the education and optional training programs approved by the state department of health (state department) for qualified medication aides must include a competency test and an optional training module for qualified medication aides in administering insulin. Provides that a qualified medication aide certified by the state department may administer insulin to a specific patient of a licensed health facility if certain requirements are met. Requires the state department, not later than December 31, 2019, to approve at least one optional training module in administering insulin.
Last Action
Public Law 180
5/1/2019