Bill > HB1720

This bill aims to expand the types of medication assistance that can be provided to residents in community-based care settings, such as residential programs for people with developmental disabilities, adult family homes, and assisted living facilities. The bill modifies the existing definition of "medication assistance" to allow for more flexible help with medications. Specifically, it clarifies that medication assistance can now include helping with legend drugs and controlled substances, and expands the ways nonpractitioners can assist individuals with their medications. The changes include allowing staff to help set up diabetic devices for self-administration and hand injectable medications to individuals, which were previously more restricted. The bill also makes a minor technical change to the term for advanced practice registered nurses. The modifications are designed to provide more support for residents in these care settings while maintaining safety guidelines around medication administration, ensuring that individuals can receive appropriate help with their medications from non-medical staff.

Health and Social Services

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1720&Year=2025&Initiative=false