The bill establishes a regulatory framework for supplemental nursing services agencies and healthcare worker platforms in Kansas. It defines key terms such as "controlling person," "healthcare facility," and "healthcare worker platform," and outlines the responsibilities of the Secretary for Aging and Disability Services in overseeing these entities. The Secretary is tasked with adopting necessary rules and regulations, conducting unannounced surveys, and establishing a complaint reporting system for the public. Agencies and platforms must register annually, providing detailed information about ownership, compliance with legal requirements, and a registration fee of $2,035.
Additionally, the bill mandates that registered agencies and platforms meet specific conditions to maintain their registration, including ensuring that healthcare personnel meet licensing standards, carrying malpractice insurance, and submitting quarterly reports on financial transactions with healthcare facilities. Noncompliance can lead to revocation or nonrenewal of registration, and controlling persons of noncompliant agencies may face a five-year ban on applying for new registrations. The bill aims to enhance accountability and ensure the quality of temporary healthcare staffing in Kansas.