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1 Co-sponsor
History
- Substituted by A878A
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1121
- Print number 697a
- Amend and recommit to health
- Referred to health
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Relates to the employment of persons to function as central service technicians in certain healthcare facilities
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Harry B. Bronson
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S697A
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to the employment of persons to function as central service technicians in certain healthcare facilities
Purpose
To require individuals employed in the supply of central services to hospitals to be certified and undergo continuing education.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of this bill creates a new section 2824 in the public health law to address central service technicians. Section 2824, subdivision 1 defines key terms. Subdivision 2 and 3 sets forth the certification requirements for central service technicians. Subdivision 4 sets forth the continuing education requirements for central service technicians. Subdivisions 5 through 9 pertains to supervisory roles of healthcare facilities and states that regulations are to be promulgated by the commissioner if necessary.
Section 2 of this bill sets forth the effective date.
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 certification of persons who wish to practice in the central service, and provides certain requirements for such certification. In addition, the bill imposes a continuing education recruitment.
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 certification and continuing education, would ensure that the technicians have the requisite knowledge to prevent any spread of infection.
Prior legislative history
2011-12: S.5155D Passed Assembly, Passed Senate, vetoed by governor memo 157 2009-10: S.3636 Referred to Higher Education 2007-08: S.3737 Referred to Higher Education
Fiscal implications
None to state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first day of the eighteenth month after it shall have become law.
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