Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
Why This Matters
This bill updates the training requirements for certified nursing assistants by ensuring that supervising nurses have more experience. This change is important for improving care in nursing facilities.
If you work as a certified nursing assistant, your training may be supervised by a more experienced nurse.
Who this affects
Certified nursing assistants · Registered nurses
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill requires changes to training rules for certified nursing assistants.
2A registered nurse supervising training must have at least two years of nursing experience.
3The experience requirement does not need to include long-term care services.
4The changes must be made within one year of the bill becoming law.
5The bill aims to improve the quality of training for nursing assistants.
