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OK HB1736
Bill
Status
5/22/2009
Primary Sponsor
Ron Peters
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AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma's Home Care Act (63 O.S. 2001, Sections 1-1961 and 1-1962) to add definitions for "standby assistance" and "supportive home assistant"
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Requires home care agencies to ensure supportive home assistants complete agency-based training taught by a registered nurse and pass competency testing through a Department of Health-approved independent entity
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Mandates written training plans covering client status documentation, safe environments, emergency procedures, personal hygiene assistance, meal preparation, client rights, and infection control practices
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Requires criminal background checks and nurse aide registry checks before any supportive home assistant can provide services, and prohibits employment of individuals listed on the Community Services Worker Registry
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Establishes supervisory visits by nursing supervisors at least once every six months for supportive home assistants; effective November 1, 2009
Legislative Description
Public health and safety; relating to the Home Care Act; modifying definition; providing requirements for the employment of or contracting with a supportive home assistant; providing for background checks; prohibiting employment of certain persons. Effective date.
Health Care
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/29/2009
5/22/2009