artificial intelligence; nursing tasks; pilot
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Overview
This bill establishes a pilot program within the Arizona Department of Health Services to explore the use of artificial intelligence in nursing-related tasks. The program will involve selecting technology vendors, establishing an advisory committee to oversee the process, and evaluating the impact of AI on patient safety, privacy, and the nursing workforce. The pilot program is scheduled to conclude by December 31, 2029, with ongoing reporting and recommendations for potential future regulation.
Key provisions
- Establishes an artificial intelligence nursing innovation pilot program.
- Creates an advisory committee to oversee the pilot program, including representatives from the Department of Health Services, the Arizona State Board of Nursing, and an accredited nursing school.
- Requires technology vendors to submit detailed applications outlining their AI agent's design, safety mechanisms, and evaluation methods.
- Specifies requirements for human involvement and oversight of AI agents to ensure patient safety and privacy.
- Mandates the advisory committee to produce reports on the pilot program's progress, outcomes, and policy implications.
- Sets deadlines for report submissions by the advisory committee and the Department of Health Services.
- Defines ‘artificial intelligence agent’ and ‘nursing-adjacent tasks or workflows’ for clarity.
- The pilot program is scheduled to conclude by December 31, 2029.
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