5904-S.E AMH CODY KNUT 18

ESSB 5904 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-2731.3)449 WITHDRAWN 4/24/03

By Representative Cody

   On page 5 of the amendment, after line 17, insert the following:

   "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 74.09 RCW to read as follows:

   Each of the state's area agencies on aging shall implement a program intended to inform and train persons sixty-five years of age and older in the safe and appropriate use of prescription and nonprescription medications. To further this purpose, the department shall award a development grant of up to twenty-five thousand dollars to each of the agencies upon a showing that:

   (1) The agency has the ability to effectively administer such a program, including an understanding of the relevant issues and appropriate outreach and follow-up;

   (2) The agency can bring resources to the program in addition to those funded by the grant; and

   (3) The program will be a collaborative effort between the agency and other health care programs and providers in the location to be served, including doctors, pharmacists, and long-term care providers."

Renumber the remaining sections accordingly and correct the title.

EFFECT: Establishes an education and training program for the safe use of prescription drugs in each area agency on aging.