Long-term care; directing State Department of Health to create and maintain certain database; providing for investigation and reporting of certain claims; providing for certain reimbursement. Effective date.
Impact
The bill imposes strict penalties for certified nurse aides and home health aides who fail to appear for work without notification, categorizing repeated offenses with progressively severe disciplinary measures. For instance, a first infraction results in a warning, while a second can lead to a suspension of certification for up to 90 days, and a third can result in revocation. This establishes a clear disciplinary framework that seeks to address workforce disruptions in the long-term care industry while providing protection for entities operating within this space.
Summary
Senate Bill 746 seeks to enhance the regulation of long-term care professionals in Oklahoma by directing the State Department of Health to create and maintain a searchable electronic database. This database will track occurrences of 'no call/no show' incidents, disciplinary actions against certified nurse aides and home health aides, and cases of financial reimbursement obligations regarding certifications. The goal of the bill is to ensure accountability and improve workforce management within the long-term care sector.
Conclusion
If enacted, SB746 will significantly influence the dynamics of employment within long-term care by introducing structured oversight and accountability measures. As this bill moves forward, its implementation will be closely watched by both proponents and critics to determine its actual effectiveness in addressing the workforce challenges faced by long-term care facilities.
Contention
While supporters argue that SB746 will streamline disciplinary processes and improve service delivery in long-term care facilities, there may be concerns regarding the potential overreach of the Department of Health in administration. Additionally, the introduction of such a database could raise questions about the handling of sensitive information and whether the penalties are too harsh for initial infractions. Critics might highlight the importance of staff training and adequate communication as more effective solutions rather than punitive measures.
Health insurance; ambulance service provider; providing for establishment of certain database; modifying reimbursement rates and criteria for certain ambulance services. Effective date.
Health insurance; providing for establishment of certain database; modifying reimbursement rates and criteria for certain ambulance services. Effective date.
Long-term care; directing transfer of certain employees, powers, duties and monies to State Department of Health; modifying membership of Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Board. Effective date.
Long-term care; designating Oklahoma Health Care Authority as state administering agency for PACE program agreements; requiring certain enforcement; directing State Department of Health to create and issue certain license. Effective date.
Long-term care; designating Oklahoma Health Care Authority as state administering agency for PACE program agreements; requiring certain enforcement; directing State Department of Health to create and issue certain license. Effective date.
Long-term care; designating Oklahoma Health Care Authority as state administering agency for PACE program agreements; requiring certain enforcement; directing State Department of Health to create and issue certain license. Effective date.
Trespassing; authorizing certain orders, removal, and database; creating misdemeanor offense; providing elements of certain detainment and assessment. Effective date.
Long-term care; designating Oklahoma Health Care Authority as state administering agency for PACE program agreements; providing certain exemptions. Effective date.
Statutes and reports; Administrative Procedures Act; requiring electronic publishing of the Oklahoma Administrative Code and the Oklahoma Register; effective date.
Public finance; creating the Oklahoma Prosperity Act Trust; requiring State Treasurer to develop certain trusts and IRAs established under program. Effective date.
Oklahoma Uniform Securities Act; clarifying membership of Oklahoma Securities Commission; modifying qualifications for certain member of Commission. Effective date. Emergency.
Oklahoma Uniform Securities Act; clarifying membership of Oklahoma Securities Commission; modifying qualifications for certain member of Commission. Effective date. Emergency.
Administrative Procedures Act; modifying publication requirements; clarifying official version of certain publications from the Office of Administrative Rules. Effective date.