Certified Nursing Assistants - Licensing Requirements and Administrative Updates

This Maryland bill updates the licensing rules for certified nursing assistants and geriatric nursing assistants to align with federal regulations and improve workplace safety. It exempts individuals who have worked under federal rules for less than a certain number of months from the state's certification requirement and mandates that all applicants complete a competency evaluation. The legislation also clarifies definitions for various health support roles and requires nursing homes with 45 or more beds to include certified nursing assistants on committees that assess workplace safety and reduce employee injuries.