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

[marilyn stufflebean]

In Kansas we have CMA's (certified Medication Aide). They can charge a unit. 
I have several different ones and they have been very good. We don't just 
let anyone with a cma pass meds. In rural areas where nurse's are hard to 
come by it makes things workable. I have worked with RN's and LPN's I 
wouldn't trust as much as I do the CMS's on my unit.


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Subject: CNA's pasing meds: what do you think?new bill?
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 13:14:57 EST
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.

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Sincerely,
BestLittleNurse
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