Establishes requirements for central service technicians in Minnesota health care facilities.

This bill establishes requirements for central service technicians in Minnesota health care facilities. It mandates that technicians must pass a nationally accredited exam and maintain credentials from a nationally accredited credentialing organization. Technicians must also complete ten hours of continuing education annually. The bill allows health care practitioners and students under supervision to perform technician tasks. Facilities must verify technician credentials upon request. The provisions take effect 180 days after final enactment.

Establishes requirements for central service technicians in Minnesota health care facilities.

This bill establishes requirements for central service technicians in Minnesota health care facilities. It mandates that technicians must pass a nationally accredited exam and maintain credentials from a nationally accredited credentialing organization. Technicians must also complete ten hours of continuing education annually. The bill allows health care practitioners and students under supervision to perform technician tasks. Facilities must verify technician credentials upon request. The provisions take effect 180 days after final enactment.