Amendment AA1-AB242

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2015 - 2016 LEGISLATURE

ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 1, TO ASSEMBLY BILL 242

September 3, 2015 - Offered by Representative Bernier.

AB242-AA1,1,1 At the locations indicated, amend the bill as follows:

AB242-AA1,1,2 1. Page 2, line 15: after that line insert:

AB242-AA1,1,4 " Section 4. DHS 134.71 (5) (intro.) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB242-AA1,1,6 DHS 134.71 (5) Oxygen. (intro.) Facilities that have residents who require oxygen shall meet all of the following requirements:

AB242-AA1,5 Section 5. DHS 134.71 (5) (a) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB242-AA1,1,9 DHS 134.71 (5) (a) No oil or grease may be used on oxygen equipment; equipment.

AB242-AA1,6 Section 6. DHS 134.71 (5) (b) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB242-AA1,1,12 DHS 134.71 (5) (b) When placed at the resident's bedside, oxygen tanks shall be securely fastened to a tip-proof carrier or base; base.

AB242-AA1,7 Section 7. DHS 134.71 (5) (c) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB242-AA1,2,2 DHS 134.71 (5) (c) Oxygen regulators may not be stored with solution left in the attached humidifier bottles; bottles.

AB242-AA1,8 Section 8. DHS 134.71 (5) (d) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB242-AA1,2,7 DHS 134.71 (5) (d) When in use at the resident's bedside, cannulas, hoses, and humidifier bottles shall be changed and sterilized at least every 5 days; maintained and used in accordance with current standards of practice and manufacturers' recommendations.

AB242-AA1,9 Section 9. DHS 134.71 (5) (e) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB242-AA1,2,12 DHS 134.71 (5) (e) Disposable inhalation equipment shall be presterilized and kept in contamination-proof containers until used, and shall be replaced at least every 5 days when in use; maintained and used in accordance with current standards of practice and manufacturers' recommendations.

AB242-AA1,10 Section 10. DHS 134.71 (5) (f) of the administrative code is amended to read:

AB242-AA1,2,18 DHS 134.71 (5) (f) With nondisposable inhalation equipment such as intermittent positive pressure breathing equipment, the entire resident breathing circuit, including nebulizers and humidifiers, shall be changed daily; and maintained and used in accordance with current standards of practice and manufacturers' recommendations.".

AB242-AA1,2,19 (End)