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History
- Referred to higher education
- Referred to higher education
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Requires individuals employed in the supply of central services to hospitals to be licensed and undergo continuing education
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor Jonathan Bing
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to central service technicians; and to amend the public health law, in relation to the provision of central supply services
Purpose or general idea of bill
To require individuals employed in the supply of central services to hospitals to be licensed and undergo continuing education.
Summary of specific provisions
Creates a new article 167 in the education law to address central service technicians. section 8803 sets the requirements for a professional license and Section 8804 provides for mandatory continuing education. In addition, a new section 2804-b is added to the public health law delineating the role, responsibility, and policies of the central supply services.
Justification
central service technicians prepare, distribute and control the sterile and non-sterile items and equipment used in all clinical areas of a hospital. The legislation requires the licensure of persons who wish to practice in the central service, and provides certain requirements for such licensing. In addition, the bill imposes a continuing education requirement.
The goal of the central service is to maintain quality control procedures in an effort to prevent and control the spread of infection. This potential for infection in a hospital is a serious threat to the health and well-being of patients. Regulation of those who have control over the equipment that could spread infection, through the requirement for licensing and continuing education, would ensure that the technicians have the requisite knowledge to prevent any spread of infection.
Prior legislative history
2007-08: A.3220/S.3737 (Referred to Higher Education)
Fiscal implications
None to State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect January 1, 2010, provided, however, that effective immediately the addition, amendment, and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the timely implementation of this act on its effective date is hereby authorized and directed to be made on or before such effective date.
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