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NY S08110

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/13/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth LaValle

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules6/13/2016

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