The proposed legislation, titled the "Registered Dialysis Patient Care Technician Act," aims to establish a regulatory framework for dialysis patient care technicians in Arkansas. It introduces a new subchapter under Arkansas Code Title 17, Chapter 87, which outlines the purpose of ensuring public health and safety through the effective utilization of these technicians in administering hemodialysis. The act defines a dialysis patient care technician and specifies the tasks they are authorized to perform under the supervision of a registered nurse.

To register as a dialysis patient care technician, individuals must meet several requirements, including possessing a high school diploma, demonstrating employment or enrollment in a training program, obtaining national certification, and submitting an application to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. The act also establishes a registry for these technicians, detailing the information that must be maintained, such as their name, any criminal convictions, and proof of training and certification. Additionally, the act clarifies that registration as a dialysis patient care technician does not require them to register as medication assistive persons and does not apply to those working directly with a licensed physician.