This bill amends sections 71-6038 and 71-6039 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to enhance the employment framework for nurse aides in facilities serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Key changes include the insertion of definitions for "service provider" and the inclusion of nurse aides working for service providers under the Medicaid comprehensive developmental disabilities waiver. The bill clarifies that a nurse aide is any person employed by a service provider or facility to assist licensed nurses with personal care tasks, while also specifying that certain individuals, such as those with revoked nursing licenses, cannot act as nurse aides.

Additionally, the bill outlines the qualifications required for nurse aides, including age, language proficiency, and completion of a basic training course approved by the Department of Health and Human Services. It establishes training requirements for nurse aides in different types of facilities, ensuring that they receive adequate instruction on personal care and emergency procedures. The bill also allows nursing homes to conduct approved training courses, although they cannot administer the competency evaluation. The original sections 71-6038 and 71-6039 are repealed to incorporate these updates.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 71-6038, 71-6039
Final Reading: 71-6038, 71-6039
Slip Law: 71-6038, 71-6039