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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/05/2018
03/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the administration of medications in the home by certain home health aides. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends the General Laws to allow registered nurses to delegate the administration or assistance with the administration of certain medications to home health aides, provided the home health aides have completed the required training and meet the minimum requirements established by the board in conjunction with the Department of Public Health. The delegation is limited to specific medication administration methods and excludes controlled substances. The bill also requires home health agencies to provide training on medication administration to home health aides and nurses and establish protocols on documenting the completion of such training. Additionally, the bill specifies that the nurse delegator and the home health aide are accountable for their actions in the medication delegation process, and the nurse delegator may revoke the delegation if deemed inappropriate.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4528 (on 05/24/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1187 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1187.pdf |
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