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Introduced
02/02/2024
02/02/2024
In Committee
03/27/2024
03/27/2024
Crossed Over
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Passed
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/19/2024
04/19/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amends KRS 311.844 to require that physician assistants complete continuing education courses on treating Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and to allow graduating physician assistants to submit course curriculum on Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia toward the continuing education requirement; amends KRS 314.042 to create the provisional advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) applicant license; amends KRS 314.073 to require nurse licensees to complete continuing medical education courses on treating Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and allows graduating student practitioners to submit course curriculum on Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia toward the continuing education requirements; amends KRS 314.121 to require APRNs and registered nurses experienced in long-term care to sit on the Board of Nursing, and to explain how appointments to the board are made; amends KRS 314.131 to allow the executive director of the board to hire officers and other personnel with the approval of the board; and repeals KRS 314.193, which creates the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Council.
AI Summary
This bill:
- Amends KRS 314.042 to create a provisional advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) applicant license that allows an APRN applicant who has not yet taken the national certification exam to practice under a mentorship, and establishes requirements for obtaining and maintaining the provisional license.
- Amends KRS 314.121 to change the composition of the Board of Nursing, requiring more representation from APRNs, registered nurses (RNs) experienced in long-term care, and nurse educators.
- Amends KRS 314.131 to allow the executive director of the Board of Nursing to hire additional officers and personnel with the board's approval.
- Amends KRS 314.073 to require RNs and APRNs to complete a one-time, one-hour continuing education course on Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
- Amends KRS 311.844 to require physician assistants to complete a one-time, one-hour continuing education course on Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
- Repeals KRS 314.193, which created the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Council.
The overall purpose of the bill is to enhance the education and training of healthcare workers, particularly in the areas of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, and to update the composition and administration of the Board of Nursing.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Kim Moser (R)*,
Steve Bratcher (R),
Beverly Chester-Burton (D),
Stephanie Dietz (R),
Bobby McCool (R),
Jason Nemes (R),
Ruth Ann Palumbo (D),
Rebecca Raymer (R),
Killian Timoney (R),
Wade Williams (R),
Last Action
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 218) (on 04/19/2024)
Taxonomy
Health
- ‐ Health Manpower and Training
- ‐ Long-term Care and Elderly Issues
- ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb459.html | 02/02/2024 |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/acts/24RS/documents/0218.pdf | 07/10/2024 |
| Senate Floor Amendment 2 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/24RS/HB459/SFA2.pdf | 03/22/2024 |
| Senate Floor Amendment 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/24RS/HB459/SFA1.pdf | 03/22/2024 |
| Senate Committee Substitute 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/24RS/HB459/SCS1.pdf | 03/22/2024 |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/24RS/hb459/bill.pdf | 03/06/2024 |
| Vote History for HB459 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb459/vote_history.pdf | 03/06/2024 |
| House Committee Substitute 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/24RS/HB459/HCS1.pdf | 02/29/2024 |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/24RS/hb459/orig_bill.pdf | 02/02/2024 |
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