H.R. 3471: Certified Nursing Assistant Workforce Improvement Act
This bill, titled the Certified Nursing Assistant Workforce Improvement Act, aims to modify the training requirements for certified nursing assistants (CNAs) working in nursing facilities and skilled nursing facilities. It proposes that within one year after the bill is enacted, the Secretary of Health and Human Services will need to revise certain federal regulations regarding the qualifications of registered nurses who supervise CNA training.
Key Changes Proposed
- The new regulations will state that a registered nurse (RN) providing general supervision for CNA training must have at least 2 years of nursing experience.
- This requirement will not consider whether any of that nursing experience has been specifically in long-term care settings.
Background
Currently, there are specific training regulations for CNAs aimed at ensuring they receive adequate instruction and supervision. By changing the experience requirements for RNs who supervise CNA training, the bill may aim to streamline the process of training new CNAs, potentially addressing workforce shortages in the healthcare sector.
Rationale
The underlying goal of this legislation appears to be enhancing the CNA workforce by enabling more RNs to qualify as supervisors for training programs. This could help facilitate the rapid training of new CNAs, which may be necessary to meet the growing demand for healthcare services, especially as the population ages.
Relevant Companies
- HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) - As a large healthcare services provider, changes in CNA training regulations may impact staffing procedures and training programs in their facilities.
- Change Healthcare Inc. (CHNG) - While primarily focused on technology solutions, any shifts in workforce training compliance could indirectly affect healthcare IT solutions and services related to employee training.
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Sponsors
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| May. 15, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| May. 15, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
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