HB2424 is a bill that proposes amendments to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning licensed health aides. The bill expands the definition of a licensed health aide to include family members related by affinity or consanguinity to an Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS) member. It also adds routine ventilator care to the list of services that a licensed health aide may perform and specifies that licensed health aides must provide nursing-related services under the supervision and direction of licensed nursing staff.

Additionally, the bill allows applicants for health aide licensure to authorize their prospective employers to discuss their applications with the Arizona Board of Nursing (AZBN). This change aims to facilitate communication between employers and the licensing board regarding the application process. The bill includes technical changes and is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-1601, 32-1645, 32-1456, 32-1634.03, 32-1634.04, 32-1651, 32-1644, 32-1663, 36-401, 36-2939, 32-1668, 100-203, 100-360
House Engrossed Version: 32-1601, 32-1645, 32-1456, 32-1634.03, 32-1634.04, 32-1651, 32-1644, 32-1663, 36-401, 36-2939, 32-1668, 100-203, 100-360
Chaptered Version: 32-1601, 32-1645, 32-1456, 32-1634.03, 32-1634.04, 32-1651, 32-1644, 32-1663, 36-401, 36-2939, 32-1668, 100-203, 100-360