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NY S08110
Bill
Status
6/13/2016
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth LaValle
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AI Summary
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Authorizes certified home health aides with at least one year of experience to perform advanced tasks as "advanced home health aides" under direct supervision of a registered professional nurse, including administration of routine prefilled medications and specific injections (insulin, heparin, naloxone, epinephrine).
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Requires advanced home health aides to complete specialized training, demonstrate competency through examinations, and be listed in the home care services registry maintained by the Department of Health.
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Mandates that supervising registered professional nurses visit individuals receiving services at least once every two weeks, provide case-specific training, and maintain 24/7 telephone availability to advanced home health aides.
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Prohibits advanced home health aides from performing injections (except those specified), sterile procedures, central line maintenance, medication assessments, or any tasks outside the scope of licensed practical nurses.
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Requires the Department of Health to issue reports by September 1, 2016 and October 1, 2022 on implementation, including number of authorized aides, complaints, and recommendations; bill expires March 31, 2023.
Legislative Description
Relates to authorizing certain advanced home health aides to perform certain advanced tasks.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A10707
6/16/2016