The bill HB2424 amends the definition of "licensed health aide" to include family members by affinity or consanguinity of an Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS) member, allowing them to provide services to that member. It also expands the scope of services that licensed health aides can perform to include routine ventilator care and establishes that their supervision requirements align with those of certified nursing assistants. Additionally, the bill allows applicants for health aide licensure to authorize prospective employers to discuss their applications with the Arizona Board of Nursing (AZBN).

These changes enhance the flexibility and scope of practice for licensed health aides while ensuring that family members can provide care to their relatives under the ALTCS. The bill does not anticipate any fiscal impact on the state General Fund.

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