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Board backs bill to protect LVN respiratory care in schools as Respiratory Care Board moves on carve‑outs
Summary
The board discussed recent rule‑making by the Respiratory Care Board and voted to support SB 389, a measure intended to preserve licensed vocational nurses' ability to provide basic respiratory services in school settings while respiratory care regulators complete rulemaking.
The Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians heard an update from Executive Officer Elaine Yamaguchi and education staff about recent rulemaking activity by the Respiratory Care Board of California and voted to support SB 389, a bill intended to ensure licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) working under supervision can continue to provide basic respiratory services for pupils.
Yamaguchi told the board the Respiratory Care Board had approved an initial rulemaking package that would narrow some respiratory care tasks — specifically listing suctioning — and that the RCB was considering additional, sequential…
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