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IN SB0429
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Randall Head
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AI Summary
- Nursing facilities must have a registered nurse present at all times when residents are in care
- Minimum of 4.1 hours of direct nursing care required per resident per day, with at least 30% provided by licensed nurses
- Registered nurses must oversee resident care and assessment, supervise nursing staff, and delegate responsibilities to certified nurse aides and medication aides
- Directors of nursing must hold at least a bachelor's degree in nursing administration or certification from approved organizations such as the Coalition of Geriatric Nursing Organizations or American Nurses Association
- Hours worked by nurses in administrative positions, including director and assistant director of nursing, cannot count toward the minimum direct care requirements
Legislative Description
Health facility nursing staff requirements. Requires a health facility to comply with the following: (1) Have a registered nurse present at the health facility at all times when a resident is in the care of the health facility. (2) Require a registered nurse to delegate certain duties. (3) Provide that there is not less than 4 1/10 hours per resident day of direct nursing care, with not less than 30% of the direct nursing care being provided by licensed nurses. (4) Employ a director of nursing who has obtained certain education or certification.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
1/14/2019
Committee Referrals
Health and Provider Services1/14/2019
Full Bill Text
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