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RI S2116
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes nurses with demonstrated clinical competency to provide foot care services in patients' private residences, including houses, apartments, condominiums, and assisted living facilities
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Permits nurses to perform routine foot and nail care including hygiene, nail shortening, and smoothing corns or calluses using emery boards or pedicure drills
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Requires nurses providing in-home foot care to complete 2 hours of foot care-focused continuing education out of the 10 hours required per certification period
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Exempts nurses whose services are limited to home foot care from certain health department licensing requirements under §§ 23-15-2 and 23-17-42
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Directs the Rhode Island Department of Health to establish fair and reasonable license and renewal fees for nurses providing these services
Legislative Description
Permits a certified foot care nurse to provide certain at-home foot care, including routine foot and nail care including nail clipping. DOH determines fair and reasonable license and renewal fees for nurses providing services.
Businesses And Professions
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/3/2026