Delaying the home care aide certification requirements until the state auditor completes a performance audit.

The bill delays the certification requirements for home care aides until the state auditor completes a performance audit on training and competency assessments. It allows long-term care workers additional time to become certified if a pandemic, natural disaster, or declared state of emergency occurs. The Department of Health must review certification compliance and report to the legislature. The rules adopted under this section are effective until the termination of the emergency or until the department determines additional time is no longer necessary.

Delaying the home care aide certification requirements until the state auditor completes a performance audit.

The bill delays the certification requirements for home care aides until the state auditor completes a performance audit on training and competency assessments. It allows long-term care workers additional time to become certified if a pandemic, natural disaster, or declared state of emergency occurs. The Department of Health must review certification compliance and report to the legislature. The rules adopted under this section are effective until the termination of the emergency or until the department determines additional time is no longer necessary.