This bill amends RSA 125:13-a to transfer the oversight of the licensed registered nurse employed by the general court from the department of health and human services to the general court itself. The bill specifies that the nurse will operate within the scope of practice defined by the board of nursing and RSA 326-B, the Nurse Practices Act. Key changes include the deletion of references to the "legislative facilities committee" and the introduction of the "general court" as the responsible entity for staffing and maintaining the health service room. Additionally, the bill allows for the nurse to be either employed or contracted by the general court and establishes that the health service room will be open as directed by the chief operating officer of the general court.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for the chief medical officer of the department of health and human services to provide standing orders for medications requiring a prescription for the employed or contracted nurse. It also includes a liability protection clause for the chief medical officer, stating that they will not be subject to criminal or civil liability or professional disciplinary action when issuing standing orders in good faith and with reasonable care. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 125:13-a
As Amended by the House: 125:13-a