HB 2473 - DIGEST
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Requires the secretary of the department of health to: (1) Beginning July 1, 2013, issue a medication assistant endorsement to a nursing assistant-certified who meets certain requirements; and

(2) Set medication assistant endorsement fees.

Requires the nursing care quality assurance commission to: (1) Approve education and training programs and examinations for medication assistants; and

(2) Define the prescriber-ordered treatments a medication assistant is authorized to perform.

Prohibits a person, after July 1, 2013, from practicing, or representing himself or herself by any title or description, as a medication assistant without a medication assistant endorsement.