licensed health aides; rules
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
House Bill 2189 directs the Arizona State Board of Nursing to create rules governing the practice of licensed health aides. The bill focuses on updating training standards, including requirements for ventilator care, and establishing documentation procedures. It also includes provisions for defining family members, setting standards of conduct, and collecting data on the use and outcomes of licensed health aides within the state.
Key provisions
- Update standards for licensed health aide training programs, including curriculum and eligibility.
- Require documentation from a licensed medical provider confirming patient suitability for licensed health aide care.
- Update the definition of ‘family member’.
- Establish specific standards of conduct for licensed health aides.
- Create a discipline process for licensed health aides who violate conduct standards.
- Implement a process for collecting data on the use and outcomes of licensed health aides.
- Define ‘routine ventilator care’.
Who is affected
- Licensed Health Aides
- Healthcare Providers
- Arizona State Board of Nursing
- Patients receiving care from licensed health aides
- Family members of patients
Notable changes
- The bill mandates the creation of specific rules regarding the scope of practice for licensed health aides.
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