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Introduced
02/21/2024
02/21/2024
In Committee
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Crossed Over
03/26/2024
03/26/2024
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 40-47-20, Relating To Definitions Of A Cma, So As To Change The Requirements For A Qualified Cma; And By Amending Section 40-47-196, Relating To Delegation Of Tasks, So As To Provide That A Physician Or Physician Assistant, Pursuant To The Physician Assistant's Scope Of Practice Guidelines, May Delegate Nursing Tasks To Uap Under The Supervision Of The Physician Or Physician Assistant.
AI Summary
This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to change the requirements for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and to allow physicians and physician assistants to delegate certain nursing tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) under their supervision. Specifically, the bill expands the educational and training options for becoming a CMA, and it specifies the types of nursing tasks that can be delegated to UAPs, such as personal hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, taking vital signs, and performing point-of-care testing and screening. The bill aims to provide more flexibility in the training and utilization of medical assistants and other support personnel in healthcare settings.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Debate adjourned (on 05/08/2024)
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