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Nevada nursing board adopts regulation on medical assistant delegation after divided public comment
Summary
The Nevada State Board of Nursing adopted LCB File R087-25, a regulation clarifying delegation to medical assistants (AB 319), after public comment that included hospital executives supporting expanded delegation and nurses and unions warning remote delegation risks to patient safety.
The Nevada State Board of Nursing voted to adopt LCB File R087-25, a regulation implementing delegation rules for medical assistants, after hearing substantial public comment both supporting and opposing the change.
Board President Cheryl A. Maes called the meeting to order Jan. 14, 2026, and the board considered written and verbal testimony submitted at the public hearing before taking action. Fred Olmstead presented the regulation and the public input the board received. After discussion, the board moved and seconded to adopt the proposed regulation as written; the motion passed.
Supporters including Melodie…
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