SB 774

Abstract

Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 225 ILCS 10/1 Adds reference to: 210 ILCS 9/10 210 ILCS 9/70 210 ILCS 9/79 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall administer and enforce a Certified Medication Aide Program and regulate certified medication aides. Provides that a certified medication aide may administer medications under the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse. Provides the requirements that an establishment must satisfy to participate in the program. Provides that failure to submit any required report may be grounds for discipline or sanctions as prescribed by the Department. Requires the Department to submit a report regarding patient safety, efficiency, and errors to the General Assembly no later than 2 years after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Sets forth the scope of practice of a medication aide, application requirements, and qualifications. Sets forth provisions prohibiting the practice as a medication aide by an uncertified person. Provides that no person shall practice as a medication aide or hold himself or herself out as a certified medication aide in this State unless he or she is certified as a medication aide. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules to implement the provisions within 180 days after the effective date. Defines "certified medication aide", "Program", and "qualified establishment". Makes other changes. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 65/Art. 80 rep. 305 ILCS 5/5-5.01c new Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall administer and enforce a Certified Medication Aide Program and regulate certified medication aides. Inserts provisions concerning program participation; scope of practice; grounds for discipline; examinations; and title protection. Provides that the Department shall submit a report regarding patient safety, efficiency, and errors, to the General Assembly no later than 2 years after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of the program. Repeals an Article of the Nurse Practice Act concerning the Licensed Medication Aide Pilot Program. House Floor Amendment No. 5 Deletes reference to: 305 ILCS 5/5-5.01c new Adds reference to: 305 ILCS 5/5-5.01a Requires the Department of Public Health to propose (rather than adopt) rules to implement a Certified Medication Aide Program within 180 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Removes language in the Illinois Public Aid Code providing for the creation of a Certified Medication Aide Program by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Adds a provision in the Illinois Public Aid Code which provides that, subject to federal approval, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall allow a certified medication aide to administer medication in a supportive living facility. Allows the Department to adopt rules to implement the provision.