RE: CNA's pasing meds: what do you think?new bill?

[Faye Jones]

How detailed will this course be, will they be as knowledgeable r/t meds as at least a GPN?  There is more to passing meds than the task.  I suppose over 30+ years of nursing I have worked with a few CNA’s I could see making the grade but as a general rule the very idea makes me shudder.  The main word that keeps going through my mind is “liability”.  Think of all the discussions we have had in this group r/t med errors/blanks on MAR/TAR’s etc. and these are LPN/RN’s who know better.  What would it be like with CNA’s?   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kathy Archibald Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 2:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: CNA's pasing meds: what do you think?new bill?   IS THIS FOR ONE PARTICULAR STATE, WHICH?  No, I wouldn't want them passing meds in our NH, I think it is just a gambit to have less licensed staff, save $$, etc.  I think its bad enough some of the things that happen in Assisted Livings with the relaxed rules they have. Just my opinion. Kathy ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 11:14 AM Subject: CNA's pasing meds: what do you think?new bill?     Dar Listmates, I was just reading some bills that might be passed. One is being proposed for 2004. SB492/HB189  "Certified Geriatric Specialists" allowing CNA's to complete training  then being able to administer meds and treatment to residents and would also be counted as licensed nurse for purpose of minimum nursing criteria.  Well, what is your opinion on this bill? Would you want CNA's passing meds? in your NH Do nursing treatments? Let's talk about this bill? Thanks.   . Sincerely, BestLittleNurse

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