This bill proposes updates to current statutes by requiring the Arizona State Board of Nursing to adopt new rules regarding licensed health aides. Specifically, it mandates that by October 1, 2026, the Board must implement a defined scope of practice for licensed health aides, as outlined in section 32-1601 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The new rules will include updated training and eligibility requirements, an attestation process for patient suitability, and a method for collecting annual data on the use of licensed health aides in Arizona.

The bill introduces several key elements that are not currently addressed in the law. These include specific training requirements for licensed health aides to perform routine ventilator care, a process to ensure that patients are appropriate candidates for licensed health aide-level care based on their acuity, and a systematic approach to gather data on the utilization of licensed health aides. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework governing licensed health aides to improve patient care and oversight.