Minnesota HF1883 establishes requirements for central service technicians in health care facilities.

Minnesota HF1883 sets requirements for central service technicians in health care facilities. A health care facility can only employ a central service technician if they have passed a nationally accredited exam or obtained specific credentials within 18 months. Technicians must also complete ten hours of continuing education annually. The bill defines "central service technician" as someone who decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes reusable medical instruments. The provisions take effect 180 days after final enactment.

Minnesota HF1883 establishes requirements for central service technicians in health care facilities.

Minnesota HF1883 sets requirements for central service technicians in health care facilities. A health care facility can only employ a central service technician if they have passed a nationally accredited exam or obtained specific credentials within 18 months. Technicians must also complete ten hours of continuing education annually. The bill defines "central service technician" as someone who decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes reusable medical instruments. The provisions take effect 180 days after final enactment.