AB262: Bill Text

AB262, s. 3 Section 3. 48.67 (3) of the statutes is created to read:

AB262,4,14 48.67 (3) That all day care center licensees, and all employees of a day care center, who provide care and supervision for children successfully complete, within 6 months after the date on which the license is issued or the employment commences, whichever is applicable, a course on the use of an automated external defibrillator, as defined in s. 146.50 (1) (cr), that is provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education that is approved under s. 46.03 (38) to teach such a course.

AB262, s. 4 Section 4. 48.67 (4) of the statutes is created to read:

AB262,4,21 48.67 (4) That all staff members of a group home who provide care for the residents of the group home successfully complete, within 6 months after the date on which the employment commences, a course on the use of an automated external defibrillator, as defined in s. 146.50 (1) (cr), that is provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education that is approved under s. 46.03 (38) to teach such a course.

AB262, s. 5 Section 5. 48.67 (5) of the statutes is created to read:

AB262,5,5 48.67 (5) That all staff members of a shelter care facility who provide care and supervision for children successfully complete, before the date on which the employment commences, a course on the use of an automated external defibrillator, as defined in s. 146.50 (1) (cr), that is provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education that is approved under s. 46.03 (38) to teach such a course and that all shelter care facilities have readily available on the premises of the shelter care facility a staff member or other person who has successfully completed such a course.

AB262, s. 6 Section 6. 48.67 (6) of the statutes is created to read:

AB262,5,13 48.67 (6) That all child welfare agencies that operate a residential care center for children and youth have in each building housing residents of the residential care center for children and youth when those residents are present at least one staff member who has successfully completed a course on the use of an automated external defibrillator, as defined in s. 146.50 (1) (cr), that is provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education that is approved under s. 46.03 (38) to teach such a course.

AB262, s. 7 Section 7. 49.45 (3) (m) of the statutes is renumbered 49.45 (3) (m) 1.

AB262, s. 8 Section 8. 49.45 (3) (m) 2. of the statutes is created to read:

AB262,5,22 49.45 (3) (m) 2. A person who is certified to provide transportation by specialized medical vehicle under sub. (2) (a) 11. shall ensure that every person who drives or serves as an attendant to passengers on a specialized medical vehicle shall, before driving or serving as an attendant, successfully complete a course on the use of an automated external defibrillator, as defined in s. 146.50 (1) (cr), that is provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education that is approved under s. 46.03 (38) to teach such a course.

AB262, s. 9 Section 9. 50.36 (5) of the statutes is created to read:

AB262,6,3 50.36 (5) Before providing emergency services in a hospital, medical and nursing personnel shall successfully complete a course on the use of an automated external defibrillator, as defined in s. 146.50 (1) (cr), that is provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education that is approved under s. 46.03 (38) to teach such a course.

AB262, s. 10 Section 10. 100.178 (2) (a) and (b) of the statutes are amended to read:

AB262,6,13 100.178 (2) (a) At all times during which the fitness center is open and its facilities and services are available for use, have at least one employee present on the premises of the fitness center at least one employee who has satisfactorily completed a course or courses in basic first aid and basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation taught by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved by the department and at least one employee who has successfully completed a course on use of an automated external defibrillator that is provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education that is approved under s. 46.03 (38) to teach the course.

AB262,6,20 (b) Ensure that each of its employees, within 90 days after hire, satisfactorily completes at least one course in basic first aid and basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation taught by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved by the department and at least one course on use of an automated external defibrillator that is provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education that is approved under s. 46.03 (38) to teach the course.

AB262, s. 11 Section 11. 100.178 (5) (a) and (b) of the statutes are amended to read:

AB262,7,2 100.178 (5) (a) The minimum standards for the qualifications and training of an individual, including an individual associated with an organization or institution of higher education, who teaches basic first aid or basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation or use of an automated external defibrillator to fitness center employees under sub. (2).

AB262,7,5 (b) The minimum hours of instruction and general content of the basic first aid and basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation or automatic external defibrillator courses taught to fitness center employees under sub. (2).

AB262, s. 12 Section 12. 146.50 (9m) of the statutes is created to read:

AB262,7,14 146.50 (9m) Defibrillation training. The department shall promulgate rules requiring emergency medical technicians, first responders, and individuals who provide instruction to emergency medical technicians or first responders to successfully complete training on the use of an automated external defibrillator. The rules shall specify the content of the training, qualifications for providers of the training, and the frequency with which emergency medical technicians, first responders, and individuals who provide instruction to emergency medical technicians or first responders must complete the training.

AB262, s. 13 Section 13. 254.47 (6) of the statutes is created to read:

AB262,7,21 254.47 (6) Before serving as a lifeguard at a public swimming pool or a recreational and educational camp or as an on-site health services staff member at a recreational and educational camp, an individual shall successfully complete a course on the use of an automated external defibrillator, as defined in s. 146.50 (1) (cr), that is provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education that is approved under s. 46.03 (38) to teach such a course.

AB262, s. 14 Section 14. 440.01 (1) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 440.01 (1) (aj).

AB262, s. 15 Section 15. 440.01 (1) (ad) of the statutes is created to read:

AB262,7,25 440.01 (1) (ad) "Automated external defibrillator" means a defibrillator device to which all of the following apply:

AB262,8,2 1. It is approved for commercial distribution by the federal food and drug administration.

AB262,8,5 2. It is capable of recognizing the presence or absence of ventricular fibrillation or rapid ventricular tachycardia and of determining without intervention by the user of the device whether defibrillation should be performed.

AB262,8,8 3. After having determined that defibrillation should be performed, it is capable, either at the command of an operator or without intervention by an operator, of delivering an electrical shock to an individual.

AB262, s. 16 Section 16. 440.01 (1) (ag) of the statutes is created to read:

AB262,8,12 440.01 (1) (ag) "Defibrillation" means administering an electrical impulse to an individual's heart in order to stop ventricular fibrillation or rapid ventricular tachycardia.

AB262, s. 17 Section 17. 440.01 (1) (i) of the statutes is created to read:

AB262,8,16 440.01 (1) (i) "Ventricular fibrillation" means a disturbance in the normal rhythm of the heart that is characterized by rapid, irregular, and ineffective twitching of the ventricles of the heart.

AB262, s. 18 Section 18. 440.982 (1m) (d) of the statutes is created to read:

AB262,8,21 440.982 (1m) (d) The person submits evidence satisfactory to the department that the person has current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved in a course provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such a course.

AB262, s. 19 Section 19. 440.983 (2) of the statutes, as created by 2005 Wisconsin Act 292, is renumbered 440.983 (2) (intro.) and amended to read:

AB262,9,3 440.983 (2) (intro.) A licensed midwife shall, at the time that he or she applies for renewal of a license under sub. (1), submit proof satisfactory to the department that he of all of the following:

AB262,9,7 (a) He or she holds a valid certified professional midwife credential from the North American Registry of Midwives or a successor organization or a valid certified nurse-midwife credential from the American College of Nurse Midwives or a successor organization.

AB262, s. 20 Section 20. 440.983 (2) (b) of the statutes is created to read:

AB262,9,12 440.983 (2) (b) He or she has current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved in a course provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such a course.

AB262, s. 21 Section 21. 446.02 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB262,9,25 446.02 (1) (b) Meets the requirements of continuing education for license renewal as the examining board may require, which requirements shall include current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved in a course provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such a course. During the time between initial licensure and commencement of a full 2-year licensure period new licensees shall not be required to meet continuing education requirements. Any person who has not engaged in the practice of chiropractic for 2 years or more, while holding a valid license under this chapter, and desiring to engage in such practice, shall be required by the examining board to complete a continuing education course at a school of chiropractic approved by the examining board or pass a practical examination administered by the examining board or both.

AB262, s. 22 Section 22. 446.02 (2) (b) of the statutes is renumbered 446.02 (2) (b) (intro.) and amended to read:

AB262,10,7 446.02 (2) (b) (intro.) The examining board shall promulgate rules establishing educational requirements for obtaining a license under par. (a). The rules shall require that an application for the license that is received by the department after June 30, 1998, be accompanied by satisfactory evidence that the applicant has satisfies all of the following:

AB262,10,10 1. Has a bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an accrediting body listed as nationally recognized by the secretary of the federal department of education, and has.

AB262,10,12 2. Has graduated from a college of chiropractic approved by the examining board.

AB262, s. 23 Section 23. 446.02 (2) (b) 3. of the statutes is created to read:

AB262,10,16 446.02 (2) (b) 3. Has current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved in a course provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such a course.

AB262, s. 24 Section 24. 446.02 (3g) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB262,10,23 446.02 (3g) (b) The examining board shall promulgate rules establishing additional requirements for obtaining a license under par. (a), including a requirement that each person licensed under this subsection has current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved in a course provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such a course.

AB262, s. 25 Section 25. 446.02 (3r) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB262,11,10 446.02 (3r) The examining board may promulgate rules providing for the granting of a temporary permit to practice chiropractic to an individual who is licensed to practice chiropractic in another state or territory of the United States or in another country, and establishing requirements for practicing chiropractic under a temporary permit. Any rules promulgated under this subsection shall require an individual seeking a temporary permit under this subsection to submit evidence satisfactory to the examining board that the individual has current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved in a course provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such a course.

AB262, s. 26 Section 26. 447.02 (2) (f) of the statutes is created to read:

AB262,11,16 447.02 (2) (f) A requirement that each of the following individuals submit evidence satisfactory to the examining board that the individual has current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved in a course provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such a course:

AB262,11,17 1. An applicant for licensure under s. 447.04.

AB262,11,18 2. An applicant for renewal of a license under s. 447.05.

AB262, s. 27 Section 27. 448.9525 (1) (e) of the statutes is created to read:

AB262,11,24 448.9525 (1) (e) Promulgate rules requiring each applicant for a license under this subchapter to submit evidence satisfactory to the affiliated credentialing board that the applicant has current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved in a course provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such a course.

AB262, s. 28 Section 28. 448.953 (1) (i) of the statutes is created to read:

AB262,12,4 448.953 (1) (i) Submits evidence satisfactory to the affiliated credentialing board that he or she has current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved in a course provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such a course.

AB262, s. 29 Section 29. 448.953 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB262,12,9 448.953 (2) (intro.) The affiliated credentialing board may waive the requirements under sub. (1) (c) to (h) (i) for an applicant for a license under sub. (1) who establishes to the satisfaction of the affiliated credentialing board all of the following:

AB262, s. 30 Section 30. 448.953 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB262,12,13 448.953 (2) (b) That the jurisdiction that issued the credential under par. (a) has requirements for credentialing that are substantially equivalent to the requirements under sub. (1) (c) to (h) (i).

AB262, s. 31 Section 31. 448.953 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB262,12,18 448.953 (3) (a) The affiliated credentialing board shall issue a temporary license to a person who satisfies the requirements under sub. (1) (a), and (c) to (g), and (i) and who pays the fee specified in s. 440.05 (6). The temporary license is valid for one year and may not be renewed.

AB262, s. 32 Section 32. 448.953 (4) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB262,13,3 448.953 (4) (a) The affiliated credentialing board shall issue a temporary license to a person who satisfies the requirements under sub. (1) (a), (c) to (e), and (g), and (i), pays the fee specified in s. 440.05 (6) and submits evidence satisfactory to the affiliated credentialing board that he or she has engaged in athletic training during each of the 12 consecutive months immediately preceding November 1, 2000. The temporary license is valid for 2 years and shall be renewed once if a license holder submits evidence satisfactory to the affiliated credentialing board at the time of renewal that he or she has made significant progress toward satisfying the requirement under sub. (1) (f).

AB262, s. 33 Section 33. 448.955 (2) (d) of the statutes is created to read:

AB262,13,7 448.955 (2) (d) Current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved in a course provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such a course.

AB262, s. 34 Section 34. 460.04 (2) (e) of the statutes is created to read:

AB262,13,13 460.04 (2) (e) A requirement that an applicant for a certificate under this chapter submit evidence satisfactory to the department that the applicant has current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved in a course provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such a course.

AB262, s. 35 Section 35. 460.05 (1) (i) of the statutes is created to read:

AB262,13,18 460.05 (1) (i) The person submits evidence satisfactory to the examining board that he or she has current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved in a course provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such a course.

AB262, s. 36 Section 36. 460.05 (3) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB262,13,23 460.05 (3) (intro.) The department shall grant a certificate as a massage therapist or bodyworker to a person who satisfies the requirements specified in sub. (1) (a) to (d), and (g), and (h) to (i) and who includes with the application specified in sub. (1) (c) all of the following:

AB262, s. 37 Section 37 . Nonstatutory provisions; Health and Family Services.

AB262,13,25 (1) Automated external defibrillator training; rules.

AB262,14,5 (a) The department of health and family services shall submit in proposed form the rules required under sections 48.67 (3), (4), (5), and (6), 100.178 (5) (a) and (b), and 146.50 (9m) of the statutes, as created by this act, to the legislative council staff under section 227.15 (1) of the statutes no later than the first day of the 6th month beginning after the effective date of this paragraph.

AB262,14,17 (b) Using the procedure under section 227.24 of the statutes, the department of health and family services may promulgate as emergency rules the rules required under sections 48.67 (3), (4), (5), and (6), 100.178 (5) (a) and (b), and 146.50 (9m) of the statutes, as created by this act, for the period before the effective date of the rules submitted under paragraph (a). Notwithstanding section 227.24 (1) (c) and (2) of the statutes, emergency rules promulgated under this paragraph remain in effect until the date on which the rules submitted under paragraph (a ) take effect. Notwithstanding section 227.24 (1) (a) and (3) of the statutes, the department of health and family services is not required to provide evidence that promulgating a rule under this paragraph as an emergency rule is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or welfare and is not required to provide a finding of emergency for a rule promulgated under this paragraph.

AB262, s. 38 Section 38 . Nonstatutory provisions; Regulation and Licensing.

AB262,14,19 (1) Rules; licensed midwives.

AB262,14,25 (a) The department of regulation and licensing shall promulgate rules under section 440.984 (1) of the statutes to implement sections 440.982 (1m) (d) and 440.983 (2) (b) of the statutes, as created by this act. No later than the first day of the 6th month beginning after the effective date of this paragraph, the department of regulation and licensing shall submit in proposed form the rules required under this paragraph to the legislative council staff under section 227.15 (1) of the statutes.

AB262,15,12 (b) Using the procedure under section 227.24 of the statutes, the department of regulation and licensing may promulgate as emergency rules the rules required to implement sections 440.982 (1m) (d) and 440.983 (2) (b) of the statutes, as created by this act, for the period before the effective date of the rules submitted under paragraph (a). Notwithstanding section 227.24 (1) (c) and (2) of the statutes, emergency rules promulgated under this paragraph remain in effect until the date on which the rules submitted under paragraph (a ) take effect. Notwithstanding section 227.24 (1) (a) and (3) of the statutes, the department of regulation and licensing is not required to provide evidence that promulgating a rule under this paragraph as an emergency rule is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or welfare and is not required to provide a finding of emergency for a rule promulgated under this paragraph.

AB262,15,13 (2) Rules; massage therapists and bodyworkers.

AB262,15,17 (a) The department of regulation and licensing shall submit in proposed form the rules required under section 460.04 (2) (e) of the statutes, as created by this act, to the legislative council staff under section 227.15 (1) of the statutes no later than the first day of the 6th month beginning after the effective date of this paragraph.

AB262,16,4 (b) Using the procedure under section 227.24 of the statutes, the department of regulation and licensing may promulgate as emergency rules the rules required under section 460.04 (2) (e) of the statutes, as created by this act, for the period before the effective date of the rules submitted under paragraph (a). Notwithstanding section 227.24 (1) (c) and (2) of the statutes, emergency rules promulgated under this paragraph remain in effect until the date on which the rules submitted under paragraph (a) take effect. Notwithstanding section 227.24 (1) (a) and (3) of the statutes, the department of regulation and licensing is not required to provide evidence that promulgating a rule under this paragraph as an emergency rule is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or welfare and is not required to provide a finding of emergency for a rule promulgated under this paragraph.

AB262,16,5 (3) Rules; chiropractic examining board.

AB262,16,10 (a) The chiropractic examining board shall submit in proposed form the rules required under sections 446.02 (2) (b), (3g) (b), and (3r) of the statutes, as affected by this act, to the legislative council staff under section 227.15 (1) of the statutes no later than the first day of the 6th month beginning after the effective date of this paragraph.