Bill Text: VA SB328 | 2016 | Regular Session | Chaptered

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Bill Title: Nurse aide education programs; observational and reporting techniques to be included in curriculum.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2016-03-01 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0109) [SB328 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2016-SB328-Chaptered.html

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CHAPTER 109 An Act to amend and reenact §54.1-3028.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to nurse aide education programs. [S 328] Approved March 1, 2016

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That §54.1-3028.1 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§54.1-3028.1. Nurse aide education programs.

Nurse aide education programs designed to prepare nurse aides for certification shall be a minimum of 120 clock hours in length. The curriculum of such programs shall include, but not be limited to, communication and interpersonal skills, safety and emergency procedures, personal care skills, observational and reporting techniques, appropriate clinical care of the aged and disabled, skills for basic restorative services, clients' rights, legal aspects of practice as a certified nurse aide, occupational health and safety measures, culturally sensitive care, and appropriate management of conflict. The Board shall promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of this section.