Expands the description of certain services not prohibited by nursing statutes, including tasks by direct support staff to nurses.

This bill amends the education law to expand the description of certain services not prohibited by statutes governing the practice of nursing. It includes tasks provided by direct support staff in non-facility-based programs, under the instruction of a service recipient, family, or household member. A registered professional nurse must determine which tasks can be performed, and direct support staff must be trained and certified.

Expands the description of certain services not prohibited by nursing statutes, including tasks by direct support staff to nurses.

This bill amends the education law to expand the description of certain services not prohibited by statutes governing the practice of nursing. It includes tasks provided by direct support staff in non-facility-based programs, under the instruction of a service recipient, family, or household member. A registered professional nurse must determine which tasks can be performed, and direct support staff must be trained and certified.