Bill > S08635

This bill amends the Education Law and the Public Health Law to allow certified medication aides to administer certain medications in residential health care facilities. The bill sets out the specific requirements for becoming a certified medication aide, including having a valid New York State nurse aide certificate, a high school diploma or equivalent, and completing the required training and competency exams. The bill also outlines the scope of practice for certified medication aides, prohibiting them from assessing medication or medical needs, and requiring that their tasks be supervised by a registered professional nurse. The bill also establishes a process for a registered nurse to assign and revoke medication-related tasks for certified medication aides.