Introduced
by
To allow nursing homes to use "dining assistants" to assist residents during meals, rather than requiring licensed nurses. The dining assistants would be required to complete a state approved training program in feeding techniques; assistance with feeding and hydration; communication and interpersonal skills; appropriate responses to resident behavior; safety and emergency procedures, including the Heimlich maneuver; infection control; resident rights; and more.
Referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 59 to 47 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
