licensed health aides; rules

Added a specific deadline of October 1, 2026, for the state board of nursing to adopt the required rules.

Added a new definition for 'licensed medical provider' to include physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

Changed the attestation requirement from a general process to ensure patient suitability to a mandatory documentation step that must occur before a person can participate in training programs.

Removed a separate requirement to define 'routine ventilator care' as a standalone item, likely incorporating it into the general scope of practice rules.

Simplified the data collection requirement by removing the specific clause about protecting private health information, though the intent to collect aggregated data remains.

Added a requirement for updated standards for licensed health aide training programs, including curriculum details.

Added a requirement for standards of conduct that specifically address the unique circumstances of caring for a family member.

Modified the data collection requirement to include outcomes associated with licensed health aide use while adding protections for private health information.

Added a requirement to define 'routine ventilator care' and an updated definition of 'family member'.

Added a requirement for a specific discipline process for aides who act outside their trained competencies or violate standards of conduct regarding family members.