The bill amends RCW 69.41.010 to expand the types of medication assistance that can be provided to individuals residing in community-based care settings and in-home care settings. It introduces new legal language that allows nonpractitioners to assist individuals with the self-administration of legend drugs, including controlled substances. This assistance can involve various actions such as reminding or coaching the individual, handing over medication containers, and preparing medications for self-administration, provided that a practitioner has determined that such assistance is necessary. However, the bill specifies that assistance with intravenous or injectable medications is limited to setting up diabetic devices for self-administration or handing injectable medications to individuals.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "medication assistance" and includes the term "controlled substances" in the context of the types of medications that can be assisted with. It also modifies the language regarding the preparation of medications, allowing nonpractitioners to help with controlled substances under certain conditions. The changes aim to enhance the support available to individuals in community-based care settings while ensuring that the necessary oversight by practitioners is maintained.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 69.41.010
Substitute Bill: 69.41.010
Bill as Passed Legislature: 69.41.010
Session Law: 69.41.010