Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Senate committee clears House Bill 89 to clarify LPN role in nursing assessments
Summary
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee voted to send House Bill 89 to the Senate floor with a "do pass" recommendation after lawmakers heard that the bill replaces vague language about LPN "contributing" with clearer delegated, focused assessment language aligned to IDAPA rules.
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee voted to send House Bill 89 to the Senate floor with a "do pass" recommendation after lawmakers said the bill clarifies how licensed practical nurses (LPNs) may participate in nursing assessments.
Representative John Healy, who introduced the bill, told the committee the measure is intended as a straightforward cleanup that replaces the term "contributing to" an assessment with language that allows registered nurses (RNs) to delegate "appropriate delegated focused assessments" to LPNs. "Sometimes 'contribute' is very…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
