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- Print number 5855a
- Amend and recommit to higher education
- Referred to higher education
- Referred to rules
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law and the public health law, in relation to authorizing certain advanced home health aides to perform certain advanced tasks; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would provide an exemption to the Nurse Practice Act to establish a program for "advanced home health aides" who would be authorized to perform advanced tasks, including the administration of medications, under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of the bill would add an exemption to the Nurse Practice Act to allow advanced home health aides, in accordance with regulations developed by the Commissioner of Education in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, to perform advanced tasks under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse. Such regulations shall take into account the recommendations of a workgroup of stakeholders convened by the Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the Commissioner of Education.
Section 2 of the bill would require the Commissioner of Health to notify the Commissioner of Education in any instance in which a registered professional nurse engages in improper behavior while supervising an advanced home health.
Section 3 of the bill would add a definition of "advanced home health aide" to the Public Health Law and allow the Commissioner of Health to promulgate regulations regarding such aides.
Section 4 of the bill would require the Department of Health to indicate on the home care services worker registry when a home health aide has satisfied all applicable training and recertification requirements and has passed the applicable competency examinations necessary to perform advanced tasks. Any limitation or revocation of the advanced home health aide's authorization would also be indicated on the registry.
Section 5 of the bill would direct the Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the Commissioner of Education, to convene a workgroup of stakeholders to provide guidance on the advanced tasks which may be performed by advanced home health aides. A report would be issued to the Governor and the Legislature setting forth the recommendations of the workgroup.
Section 6 of the bill would direct the Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the Commissioner of Education, to issue a report on or before January 1, 2019 on the implementation of advanced home health aides in the State.
Section 7 is the effective date and expiration date of the bill.
Justification
This legislation will help individuals with disabilities to transition from institutional settings to home environments since such individuals will have access to more affordable and additional home care options. This legislation will also help the State draw down
federal funds under the Community First Choice Option under the Affordable Care Act.
Prior legislative history
A10137 of 2014, referred to Higher Education.
Fiscal implications
Unknown at this time.
Effective date
Immediately.
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