Permits certain nurses to perform medication related tasks provided by a certified medication aide

This bill (A 4474) allows certified medication aides to administer certain routine medications under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) in New York nursing homes. It permits tasks like giving pre-filled oral medications but prohibits injections (except for insulin, diabetes care, epinephrine, or naloxone) and central line maintenance. Certified medication aides must meet strict qualifications (training, experience, competency tests) and can only perform tasks assigned by an RN, who retains full oversight and documentation responsibility. The law directly affects nursing home staff (certified medication aides and RNs) and residents receiving medication care in licensed facilities.