ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                           H.B. 529

Article - Health Occupations

8-6A-01.

(a)     In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)     "Approved nursing assistant training program" means a course of training
that meets the basic nursing assistant curriculum prescribed and approved by the
Board.

(c)     "Board" means the State Board of Nursing.

(d)     "Certificate" means a certificate issued by the Board to practice as a
certified nursing assistant in the State.

(e)     "Certified medicine aide" means a geriatric nursing assistant who has
completed a 60-hour, State-approved course in medication administration.

(f)      "Certified nursing assistant":

(1)     Means an individual regardless of title who routinely performs
nursing tasks delegated by a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse for
compensation or satisfies the criteria contained in § 8-6A-05(d) of this subtitle; and

(2)     Does not include a medication assistant.

(g)     "Department" means the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

(h) "Geriatric nursing assistant" means a certified nursing assistant who has
successfully completed the requirements for geriatric nursing assistant mandated
under federal law and the regulations of the Board.

(i) "Medication assistant" means an individual who has completed the
16-hour course in medication administration approved by the Board.

(J) "SKILLED NURSING ASSISTANT" MEANS A CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
WHO MAY PERFORM ADDITIONAL TASKS BASED ON THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
OF A BOARD-APPROVED SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING PROGRAM WITHIN A SPECIFIC
CATEGORY OF NURSING ASSISTANT.

8-6A-05.

(a) The Board shall adopt regulations establishing:

(1)     Categories of certified nursing assistants, including geriatric nursing
assistants, home health aides, school health aides, dialysis technicians, individuals
working in developmental disabilities administration facilities, and medicine aides;

(2)      CATEGORIES OF SKILLED NURSING ASSISTANTS IN THE FOLLOWING
SETTINGS:

(I)      LICENSED NURSING HOMES; AND

(II)     LICENSED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION
ALTERNATIVE LIVING UNITS;

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