Veteran Infection Prevention Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires that sterile processing technicians working in the Veterans Health Administration hold a professional certification from an accredited training institution. It mandates that technicians be certified within two years of their appointment and establishes a scholarship program to incentivize current employees to obtain this certification. The bill aims to improve infection prevention practices within VA healthcare facilities.
Key provisions
- Requires sterile processing technicians in the VA to be certified.
- Sets a two-year deadline for technicians to obtain certification after appointment.
- Creates a scholarship program for current VA employees to become certified.
- The scholarship period is two years, beginning upon certification.
- Defines ‘covered employee’ as those currently working in the position but not yet certified.
Who is affected
- Veterans Health Administration employees
- Veterans receiving healthcare through the VA
- Sterile processing technicians
Notable changes
- Introduces a certification requirement for sterile processing technicians within the VA.
- Establishes a financial incentive (scholarship) for current employees to pursue certification.
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