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This bill establishes a program for the administration of medications in long-term care facilities by certified medication aides. It defines a certified medication aide as a staff member who meets the eligibility requirements, completes the required training and competency testing developed by the Department of Public Health, and is considered competent to administer medications to residents. The Department is required to create the program, develop training curricula and competency evaluation procedures, set standards for certification, and establish regulations for continuing education, re-certification, and certification fees. The bill also allows for the creation of apprenticeship programs for resident care assistants (RCAs) and certified nurse aides (CNAs) to become certified medication aides.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1528