qualified medication assistants

The law allows qualified CNAs to administer “routine” medications to residents, freeing up registered nurses to provide other needed care.

The vote was unanimous, 39-0. A similar bill in the House will soon be up for a vote. If signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, it would take effect July 1.

A state Senate panel has approved a proposal that would allow trained certified nursing assistants to give medications to nursing home residents.