Medication technicians' contribution to long-term care remains controversial: Craven & Ober Policy Strategists, LLC.

摘要

The beginning of a new year is often the beginning of a new state legislative session. On average, state legislative sessions formally run from 3 to 6 months, starting in January, unless you reside in a state with a full-time legislature that operates a formal 18-month session, such as Massachusetts. According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing's July 2009 final survey, 19 states currently have "medication technicians or aides" that work in long-term care settings. The issue of authorizing medication technicians to administer medication in long-term care facilities has generated much interest and controversy with conflicting results. Be on the lookout for whether such state legislation may be filed in your state for consideration in 2010.