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OK HB1829
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
John Trebilcock
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AI Summary
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Amends 63 O.S. 2001, Section 1-1950.3 to allow certified medication aides to distribute medications and treatments in additional settings.
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Expands the locations where certified medication aides can work to include county or municipal jails, in addition to existing facilities like nursing homes and correctional facilities.
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Certified medication aides must complete competency standards or prescribed training courses before administering medications through approved routes (oral, injection, topical, etc.).
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The State Board of Health is directed to establish rules for medication aide certification, competency standards, training program approval, and procedures for denying or suspending certification.
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The bill becomes effective November 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Public health and safety; certified medication aides to provide medications at county or municipal jail; effective date.
Health Care
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/8/2011