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

[GeraldFerlick]

In a message dated 2/20/2004 5:57:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

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.

Let's ask the rocket scientists who thought up this bill if they would have an individual with a weeks worth of training work on their BMW, Mercedes or Lexus.  It is so obviously a cost cutting ploy with no regard to the whole process of nursing or to the well being of the patient.  Would not want my licence riding on the decision making of a CNA passing meds.
Gerald Ferlick, RNAC