News: Notices of intent to promulgate administrative regulations

May 23, 2002

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Notices of intent to promulgate administrative regulations

FRANKFORT — The following EMS-related notices of intent to promulgate administrative regulations were received as of noon, May 15 by the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission.

BOARD OF NURSING

May 1, 2002

(1) 201 KAR 20:070. Licensure by examination.

(2) The Board of Nursing intends to promulgate the administrative regulation governing the subject matter listed above.

(3) A public hearing to receive oral and written comments on the proposed administrative regulation has been scheduled for June 24, 2002 at 1 p.m. (EST) in the Boardroom, Kentucky Board of Nursing, 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40222.

(4)(a) The public hearing will be held if:

1. It is requested in writing by at least 5 persons, or an administrative body, or an association having at least 5 members; and

2. A minimum of 5 persons, or the administrative body or association, agrees, in writing, to be present at the public hearing.

(b) If a request for a public hearing and agreement to attend the public hearing is not received at least 10 days prior to June 24, 2002, the public hearing will be cancelled.

(5)(a) Persons wishing to request a public hearing should mail their written request to the following address: Nathan Goldman, General Counsel, Kentucky Board of Nursing, 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40222, phone (502) 329-7009, fax (502) 696-3938.

(b) On a request for public hearing, a person should state:

1. "I agree to attend the public hearing."; or

2. "I will not attend the public hearing."

(6)(a) KRS Chapter 13A provides that persons who desire to be informed of the intent of an administrative body to promulgate an administrative regulation governing a specific subject matter may file a request to be informed by the administrative body.

(b) Persons who wish to file this request may obtain a request form from the General Counsel, Kentucky Board of Nursing, 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40222.

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation.

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to the regulation of nursing is KRS 314.131.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Board of Nursing intends to promulgate amends an existing administrative regulation.

(c) The necessity and function of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: To make several minor administrative changes to requirements affecting foreign nurse applicants.

(d) The benefits expected from the administrative regulation are: These changes will benefit the foreign nurse applicants in the application process.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: Through normal agency procedures.

May 1, 2002

(1) 201 KAR 20:095. Inactive nurse licensure status.

(2) The Board of Nursing intends to promulgate the administrative regulation governing the subject matter listed above.

(4)(a) The public hearing will be held if:

1. It is requested in writing by at least 5 persons, or an administrative body, or an association having at least 5 members; and

2. A minimum of 5 persons, or the administrative body or association, agrees, in writing, to be present at the public hearing.

(b) If a request for a public hearing and agreement to attend the public hearing is not received at least 10 days prior to June 24, 2002, the public hearing will be cancelled.

(b) On a request for public hearing, a person should state:

1. "I agree to attend the public hearing."; or

2. "I will not attend the public hearing."

(b) Persons who wish to file this request may obtain a request form from the General Counsel, Kentucky Board of Nursing, 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40222.

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation.

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to the regulation of nursing is KRS 314.131.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Board of Nursing intends to promulgate amends an existing administrative regulation.

(c) The necessity and function of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: To make several administrative changes to the requirements for changing licensure status.

(d) The benefits expected from the administrative regulation are: These changes will expedite the process and will also provide for a refresher course for those nurses who have been out of practice for at least 5 years.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: Through normal agency procedures.

May 1, 2002

(1) 201 KAR 20:110. Licensure by endorsement.

(2) The Board of Nursing intends to promulgate the administrative regulation governing the subject matter listed above.

(4)(a) The public hearing will be held if:

1. It is requested in writing by at least 5 persons, or an administrative body, or an association having at least 5 members; and

2. A minimum of 5 persons, or the administrative body or association, agrees, in writing, to be present at the public hearing.

(b) If a request for a public hearing and agreement to attend the public hearing is not received at least 10 days prior to June 24, 2002, the public hearing will be cancelled.

(b) On a request for public hearing, a person should state:

1. "I agree to attend the public hearing."; or

2. "I will not attend the public hearing."

(b) Persons who wish to file this request may obtain a request form from the General Counsel, Kentucky Board of Nursing, 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40222.

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation.

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to the regulation of nursing is KRS 314.131.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Board of Nursing intends to promulgate amends an existing administrative regulation.

(c) The necessity and function of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: To make a change to the foreign nurse applicant requirements and to require a refresher course for an applicant who has not practiced in the last 5 years.

(d) The benefits expected from the administrative regulation are: These changes will benefit the foreign nurse applicant and will also provide for a refresher course for those nurses who have been out of practice for at least 5 years.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: Through normal agency procedures.

May 1, 2002

(1) 201 KAR 20:215. Contact hours, recordkeeping and reporting requirements for renewal of licensure.

(2) The Board of Nursing intends to promulgate the administrative regulation governing the subject matter listed above.

(4)(a) The public hearing will be held if:

1. It is requested in writing by at least 5 persons, or an administrative body, or an association having at least 5 members; and

2. A minimum of 5 persons, or the administrative body or association, agrees, in writing, to be present at the public hearing.

(b) If a request for a public hearing and agreement to attend the public hearing is not received at least 10 days prior to June 24, 2002, the public hearing will be cancelled.

(b) On a request for public hearing, a person should state:

1. "I agree to attend the public hearing."; or

2. "I will not attend the public hearing."

(b) Persons who wish to file this request may obtain a request form from the General Counsel, Kentucky Board of Nursing, 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40222.

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation.

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to the regulation of nursing is KRS 314.131.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Board of Nursing intends to promulgate amends an existing administrative regulation.

(c) The necessity and function of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: To clarify the continuing competency requirements.

(d) The benefits expected from the administrative regulation are: The continuing competency requirements will be more understandable.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: Through normal agency procedures.

May 2, 2002

(1) 201 KAR 20:225. Reinstatement of license.

(2) The Board of Nursing intends to promulgate the administrative regulation governing the subject matter listed above.

(4)(a) The public hearing will be held if:

1. It is requested in writing by at least 5 persons, or an administrative body, or an association having at least 5 members; and

2. A minimum of 5 persons, or the administrative body or association, agrees, in writing, to be present at the public hearing.

(b) If a request for a public hearing and agreement to attend the public hearing is not received at least 10 days prior to June 24, 2002, the public hearing will be cancelled.

(b) On a request for public hearing, a person should state:

1. "I agree to attend the public hearing."; or

2. "I will not attend the public hearing."

(b) Persons who wish to file this request may obtain a request form from the General Counsel, Kentucky Board of Nursing, 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40222.

(7) Information relating to the proposed administrative regulation.

(a) The statutory authority for the promulgation of an administrative regulation relating to the regulation of nursing is KRS 314.131.

(b) The administrative regulation that the Board of Nursing intends to promulgate amends an existing administrative regulation.

(c) The necessity and function of the proposed administrative regulation is as follows: To clarify the reinstatement requirements and to require a refresher course for a nurse who has not practiced in 5 years.

(d) The benefits expected from the administrative regulation are: Clarification of the reinstatement requirements and the requirement of a refresher course for a nurse who has not practiced in 5 years.

(e) The administrative regulation will be implemented as follows: Through normal agency procedures.

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