MS SB2860

Creates the Medication Aide Act to authorize certified medication aides to assist in medication administration in personal care home-assisted living facilities under supervision of a licensed healthcare professional.

Allows medication aides to administer routine and PRN medications by oral, inhalation, topical, eye/ear/nasal routes, and insulin or anaphylactic injections only; prohibits other injectable medications and vaginal or rectal medications.

Requires a minimum 15-hour Medication Aide Certification program offered by technical/community colleges or licensed healthcare professionals, with curriculum standards, passing examination, three supervised medication passes, and biennial 2-hour continuing education for renewal.

Establishes approved instructors as registered nurses, licensed practical nurses with 2+ years experience, pharmacists, or physicians; requires facilities to maintain written medication policies, disclose aide employment to residents, and keep records of aide certifications and continuing education.

Mandates the Mississippi Department of Health create a Medication Aide Registry containing registrant information, felony convictions, and continuing education records; provides appeal procedures for denial, non-renewal, or removal of registration and allows reapplication after one year.