Allows unlicensed individuals to collect throat or nasopharyngeal swab specimens and perform certain nursing tasks during a state disaster emergency.
New York Assembly Bill A05127 amends the education law to allow unlicensed individuals to collect throat or nasopharyngeal swab specimens and perform certain nursing tasks during a state disaster emergency. This is permitted for individuals who complete training deemed adequate by the commissioner. The commissioner, in consultation with the commissioner of health, will establish training requirements for these tasks. The bill takes effect immediately.
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