Allows medical assistants to administer vaccines under supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.

New York Assembly Bill A05460 amends the education law to allow medical assistants to administer vaccines in outpatient office settings. This is under the supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. The bill also adds a new section to the public health law, specifying that it is professional misconduct to delegate responsibilities to unqualified individuals. The changes will take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law.

Allows medical assistants to administer vaccines under supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.

New York Assembly Bill A05460 amends the education law to allow medical assistants to administer vaccines in outpatient office settings. This is under the supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. The bill also adds a new section to the public health law, specifying that it is professional misconduct to delegate responsibilities to unqualified individuals. The changes will take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law.