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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
04/14/2022
04/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to certified medication aides. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish a program for the administration of medications in long-term care facilities by certified medication aides. The bill 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 will develop and approve the training curricula, competency evaluation procedures, and standards for certification, as well as create regulations for continuing education, recertification, and fees. The bill also allows for the creation of apprenticeship programs for currently employed resident care assistants (RCAs) and certified nurse aides (CNAs) to become certified medication aides.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Brian Murray (D)*,
Jim Hawkins (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5222 (on 09/15/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2380 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2380.pdf |
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