Washington HB2340 applies substance use disorder monitoring program provisions to nursing assistants.

HB2340 amends Washington law to extend substance use disorder monitoring program provisions to nursing assistants. The bill allows the board to establish a stipend program to cover out-of-pocket expenses for nursing assistants participating in the program. Eligible expenses include substance use evaluation, treatment, and other ancillary services. The board can cover up to 80 percent of these expenses. The board must also provide updated information on its website regarding the stipend program.

Washington HB2340 applies substance use disorder monitoring program provisions to nursing assistants.

HB2340 amends Washington law to extend substance use disorder monitoring program provisions to nursing assistants. The bill allows the board to establish a stipend program to cover out-of-pocket expenses for nursing assistants participating in the program. Eligible expenses include substance use evaluation, treatment, and other ancillary services. The board can cover up to 80 percent of these expenses. The board must also provide updated information on its website regarding the stipend program.