New York A01272 allows certified medication aides to administer certain medications in residential health care facilities.

New York A01272 amends the education law and public health law to allow certified medication aides to administer certain medications in residential health care facilities. The bill specifies that medication-related tasks may be performed by certified medication aides under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. It prohibits certain tasks such as injections, sterile procedures, and central line maintenance, except for specific exceptions. The bill also outlines qualifications for certified medication aides, including competency examinations and training.

New York A01272 allows certified medication aides to administer certain medications in residential health care facilities.

New York A01272 amends the education law and public health law to allow certified medication aides to administer certain medications in residential health care facilities. The bill specifies that medication-related tasks may be performed by certified medication aides under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. It prohibits certain tasks such as injections, sterile procedures, and central line maintenance, except for specific exceptions. The bill also outlines qualifications for certified medication aides, including competency examinations and training.