NC S1191

Division of Health Service Regulation, Department of Health and Human Services shall coordinate a review of education and training requirements for nurse aides as recommended by the North Carolina Study Commission on Aging.

Review committee shall include equal representation from Division of Health Service Regulation, Division of Aging and Adult Services, North Carolina Board of Nursing, North Carolina Community College System, Direct Care Workers Association of North Carolina, North Carolina Medical Society, and representatives from healthcare facilities associations and long-term care residents.

Division shall evaluate current education and training requirements for nurse aides as part of the review process.

Division of Health Service Regulation shall report findings and recommendations on appropriate education and training levels for nurse aides to the North Carolina Study Commission on Aging by November 1, 2010.

Act became effective upon ratification on June 30, 2010.