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This bill requires the Arizona State Board of Nursing to create new rules for licensed health aides by October 1, 2026, to define and manage their scope of practice. These rules will cover updated training program standards, including curriculum and eligibility, with specific requirements for aides to provide routine ventilator care, which is defined as a specific type of breathing support. The bill also mandates that a licensed medical provider, such as a doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant, must certify that a patient is suitable for care by a licensed health aide before that aide can participate in training or testing. Additionally, the rules will include an updated definition of "family member," establish specific standards of conduct for health aides, especially when caring for family members, and outline a disciplinary process for aides who exceed their training or act outside these standards. Finally, the board will implement a system to gather data on how licensed health aides are used and their outcomes in Arizona.

Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83855