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. Additionally, the bill mandates that agencies and platforms register annually with the Secretary, providing detailed information about ownership, compliance with legal requirements, and a registration fee of $2,035.
To maintain their registration, supplemental nursing services agencies and healthcare worker platforms must meet specific conditions, including ensuring that healthcare personnel meet licensing standards, carrying malpractice insurance, and retaining records for five years. The bill also stipulates that failure to comply with these requirements may lead to revocation or nonrenewal of registration, with provisions for hearings in accordance with the Kansas administrative procedure act. Notably, the bill prohibits the registration of any controlling person associated with a previously revoked agency for five years, thereby enhancing accountability within the sector.