Bill > LB42

This bill modifies Nebraska state law regarding nurse aides working in intellectual and developmental disability facilities and nursing homes by expanding definitions and employment requirements. Specifically, the bill adds a new definition for "service provider" as a person certified to provide developmental disabilities services and modifies the existing definition of "nurse aide" to include those working for such service providers. The bill establishes that nurse aides must be at least 16 years old, not convicted of moral turpitude crimes, able to communicate effectively with residents, and complete a training course approved by the state Department of Health and Human Services within 120 days of initial employment. For nurse aides working in intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities, the required training must be at least 20 hours long, including 15 hours of personal care training and 5 hours of therapeutic and emergency procedure training. The bill also clarifies restrictions on nurses with revoked or suspended licenses working as nurse aides and maintains provisions for training curriculum and competency evaluation programs. These changes aim to ensure qualified and well-trained personnel provide care in facilities serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Health and Social Services

https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=58900