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2009 Senate Bill 5252: Addressing medication management policies in correctional facilities
Introduced by Sen. Dale Brandland, (R-Bellingham) (R) on January 19, 2009
Directs the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to, convene a jail medication management work group to develop a model policy for management of medications in jails. Authorizes a jail to provide for the delivery and administration of medications by nonpractitioner jail personnel, subject to certain conditions. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Human Services & Corrections Committee on January 19, 2009
Substitute offered in the Senate on February 23, 2009
To require additional consultation with the board and the Washington State Nurses' Association on the development of medication policies. A null and void clause was added to section one, which is decodified.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 23, 2009
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 23, 2009
Received in the House on March 5, 2009
Referred to the House Human Services Committee on March 5, 2009
Amendment offered in the House on March 25, 2009
To include as a participating member of the work group developing the model policy representatives of the pharmaceutical community, the Washington State Pharmacy Association, the Board, the DOH, and representatives from the nursing community, including the Washington State Nurses Association. Any minority position related to the substance of the final policy shall be included as an addendum to the model policy. For jails which provide for the delivery or administration of medications, the jail administrator, in addition to providing training regarding procedures, must monitor compliance with those procedures. The DOH must annually review the medication practices of five jails which provide for the delivery and administration of medications to inmates. The review shall assess whether the jails are in compliance with the model policy and the DOH shall provide technical assistance in resolving any areas where there is noncompliance. The jail administrator or chief law enforcement executive must consult with, rather than merely seek input from, one or more pharmacists, licensed physicians, or nurses in the course of developing policies regarding medication management.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on March 25, 2009
Referred to the House Rules Committee on March 30, 2009
Received in the Senate on April 22, 2009
Senate agreed to the House amendments.
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on May 7, 2009
Directs the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to, convene a jail medication management work group to develop a model policy for management of medications in jails. Authorizes a jail to provide for the delivery and administration of medications by nonpractitioner jail personnel, subject to certain conditions. Requires consultation with the board and the Washington State Nurses' Association on policy development. The DOH must annually review the medication practices of five jails delivering and administering medications. The review shall assess whether the jails are in compliance with the model policy and the DOH shall provide technical assistance in resolving any areas where there is noncompliance. The jail administrator or chief law enforcement executive must consult with, rather than merely seek input from, one or more pharmacists, licensed physicians, or nurses in the course of developing policies regarding medication management.