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Committee reviews updates to nurse‑aide and administrator manuals and assisted‑living cost‑report requirement

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE · June 12, 2024

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The committee reviewed updates to the Nurse Aide Training Program and Nursing Home Administrator manuals to reflect 2023 laws extending certification eligibility and considering national certifications and automatic licensure; it also reviewed an assisted‑living provider manual amendment requiring annual cost reports for Medicaid participation.

Martina Smith, director for the Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance, presented changes to the Nurse Aide Training Program (NATP) and Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) manuals to reflect legislation passed during the 2023 regular session. Smith said Act 137 removed a one‑year limitation for veterans applying for…

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