§346-46 - Certified nurse aides; training programs and recertification. - Hawaii Statutes

     §346-46  Certified nurse aides; training programs and recertification.  The director shall:

     (1)  Approve training programs for nurse aides and ensure that the training programs comply with all applicable federal and state requirements;

     (2)  Approve and arrange for the recertification process for nurse aides who work in medicare or medicaid certified nursing facilities;

     (3)  Approve and arrange for the recertification process for nurse aides who work in state-licensed or state-certified health care settings; and

     (4)  Require recertification not less than every two years.  The number of continuing education hours required for recertification shall not exceed twenty-four hours, except as specified by federal law. [L 2007, c 226, pt of §3; am L 2009, c 108, §2]

 

Cross References

 

  Related provisions, see §321-13.5 and chapter 457A.