New York S00042 authorizes nursing home medication aides to administer medication in St. Lawrence county.

New York S00042 amends the education law and public health law to authorize nursing home medication aides to administer medication in residential health care facilities in St. Lawrence county. This bill outlines specific qualifications for medication aides, including experience, training, and competency exams. It also mandates supervision by registered professional nurses and sets conditions for medication administration, including the types of medications that can be administered and the circumstances under which administration can be assigned or revoked.

New York S00042 authorizes nursing home medication aides to administer medication in St. Lawrence county.

New York S00042 amends the education law and public health law to authorize nursing home medication aides to administer medication in residential health care facilities in St. Lawrence county. This bill outlines specific qualifications for medication aides, including experience, training, and competency exams. It also mandates supervision by registered professional nurses and sets conditions for medication administration, including the types of medications that can be administered and the circumstances under which administration can be assigned or revoked.