Consolidates regulatory authority for nursing assistants in Washington.
The bill consolidates regulatory authority for nursing assistants in Washington under the state board of nursing. It establishes the board's composition, authority, and duties, including setting education and training requirements, approving programs, and issuing certifications. The board can discipline nursing assistants and medication assistants, who have specific expanded duties under supervision. The bill also details the roles and qualifications of board members, including nurses, nursing assistants, and public members.
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