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KY HB427

KY HB427
AN ACT relating to nurses.


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Introduced
02/21/2018
In Committee
03/29/2018
Crossed Over
03/19/2018
Passed
04/14/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/26/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amend KRS 314.011 to eliminate reference to the Controlled Substance Formulary Development Committee and to change the term "noncontrolled" to "nonscheduled;" amend KRS 314.031 to reference the disciplinary statute and to eliminate the list of reportable offenses; amend KRS 314.035 to establish a mandatory reporting requirement for anyone who has knowledge of a potential violation by a dialysis technician; amend KRS 314.042 to update language concerning the definition of an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), require an applicant for an APRN license to take a jurisprudence examination; simplify reporting of the rescission of a CAPA-NS or CS; amend KRS 314.085 to clarify that evaluations must be submitted within 30 days; amend KRS 314.089 to clarify when an immediate suspension of a license is warranted; amend KRS 314.091 to add use or possession of a Schedule I controlled substance and use or impairment by use of alcohol or drugs to the list of violations; amend 314.101 to clarify when a nurse that is temporarily in the state does not need a license; amend KRS 314.181 to clarify when a registered nurse may pronounce the death of a patient; amend KRS 314.111 to allow the Board of Nursing to fine a program of nursing that is not in compliance with regulations; amend KRS 311A.185 to conform; repeal KRS 314.046 and 314.105.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to Kentucky's nursing laws: - It eliminates references to the Controlled Substance Formulary Development Committee and changes terminology from "noncontrolled" to "nonscheduled" drugs. - It requires mandatory reporting by anyone with knowledge of a potential violation by a dialysis technician. - It updates language on the definition and requirements for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), including requiring them to pass a jurisprudence exam. - It clarifies reporting requirements for rescission of CAPA-NS and CAPA-CS agreements, evaluation submission timelines, and when immediate license suspension is warranted. - It adds use or possession of Schedule I controlled substances and use/impairment by alcohol or drugs to the list of violations that can result in disciplinary action. - It clarifies when nurses temporarily in the state do not need a license. - It allows the Board of Nursing to fine nursing programs that are not in compliance with regulations. - It repeals two existing statutes related to nurse death pronouncement and declaratory rulings.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 183) (on 04/26/2018)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/18RS/HB427.htm 02/22/2018
Senate Committee Substitute http://www.lrc.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/18RS/HB427/SCS1.pdf 03/23/2018
Vote History for HB427 http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/18RS/HB427/vote_history.pdf 03/17/2018
House Commiteee Substitute http://www.lrc.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/18RS/HB427/HCS1.pdf 03/09/2018
BillText http://www.lrc.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/18RS/HB427/bill.pdf 02/22/2018
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