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Committee advances change to allow LPNs to perform parts of assisted-living assessments; A1 amendment adopted (SF2537 laid over)
Summary
Senate File 2537 would allow licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in assisted-living settings to perform specified sections of comprehensive assessments consistent with their scope, subject to registered-nurse review; an author's A1 amendment addressing timing and safeguards was adopted and the committee laid the bill over.
Senate File 2537, considered May 20, would clarify that licensed practical nurses (LPNs) may perform focused assessments and parts of comprehensive assessments in assisted-living settings consistent with their licensing under the Nurse Practice Act, provided a registered nurse (RN) conducts the initial comprehensive assessment and reviews any sections completed by an LPN.
Sen. Clare Rasmussen, sponsor of the bill, described the intent as pragmatic: allowing LPNs to work ‘‘at the top of their license’’ to ease workforce pressures in assisted-living facilities while preserving RN responsibility for comprehensive…
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