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Senate advances Nurse Practice Act amendments, adds criminal background checks for health-care assistants
Summary
Senate Bill 51, moving to third reading Jan. 22, would consolidate health-care assistant regulation under the Board of Nursing and require criminal background checks; it includes a five-year post-discharge waiting period for felony convictions, and sponsors say the change improves patient safety and regulatory efficiency.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Senate on Jan. 22 advanced Senate Bill 51, a set of amendments to the Nurse Practice Act that would fold health-care assistant regulation into the Board of Nursing and add new licensing safeguards.
Senator Julander, presenting the bill, said the amendments were requested by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing to consolidate regulation, align with national recommendations and improve efficiency. ‘‘The amendments move the regulation of the health care assistance under the auspices of the Nurse Practice Act and Board of Nursing,’’ Julander said on the floor.
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