Regards prescribed pediatric extended care centers

HB 676 establishes a licensing and regulatory framework for prescribed pediatric extended care centers, which are facilities providing specialized care for medically or technologically dependent children under the age of 21. The bill requires these centers to obtain a license from the director of health, mandating that applicants hold valid child care licenses, employ a pediatric medical director, and utilize qualified nursing staff. Additionally, the legislation directs the state to adopt specific rules covering staff qualifications, facility safety standards, medical transportation protocols, and required child-to-staff ratios.