Pupil health: individuals with exceptional needs: respiratory services: licensed vocational nurses.
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- Introduced
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Overview
This bill expands the role of licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) in providing respiratory care to students with exceptional needs in California schools. Specifically, it allows LVNs, under the supervision of a credentialed school nurse, to perform suctioning and other basic respiratory tasks. The bill also updates existing regulations to clarify these provisions and outlines specific settings where LVNs can provide these services, effective January 1, 2028.
Key provisions
- Authorizes LVNs to perform suctioning and other basic respiratory tasks under the supervision of a credentialed school nurse.
- Expands the scope of practice for LVNs employed by home health agencies in providing respiratory care services.
- Specifies settings where LVNs can provide these services, including congregate living facilities, intermediate care facilities, adult day health care centers, and residential homes.
- Requires LVNs providing respiratory care to complete patient-specific training and hold a relevant certification.
- Updates Section 49423.5 of the Education Code to align with the expanded role of LVNs.
- Establishes a timeline for implementation, with full provisions taking effect on January 1, 2028.
- Clarifies that the bill does not prohibit certain activities related to respiratory care training and emergency situations.
Who is affected
- Students with exceptional needs in California schools
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