New York S10516 allows certified medication aides to administer certain medications in residential health care facilities.

New York S10516 amends the education law and public health law to establish a process for registered professional nurses to assign medication-related tasks to certified medication aides in residential health care facilities. The bill outlines criteria for aides, including valid New York state nurse aide certificates, high school diplomas, and relevant experience. It also mandates that medication-related tasks be performed under the supervision of a registered professional nurse and only in accordance with an authorized health practitioner's orders.

New York S10516 allows certified medication aides to administer certain medications in residential health care facilities.

New York S10516 amends the education law and public health law to establish a process for registered professional nurses to assign medication-related tasks to certified medication aides in residential health care facilities. The bill outlines criteria for aides, including valid New York state nurse aide certificates, high school diplomas, and relevant experience. It also mandates that medication-related tasks be performed under the supervision of a registered professional nurse and only in accordance with an authorized health practitioner's orders.