Section 8-510 - Demonstration studies to evaluate regulation changes.
§ 8-510. Demonstration studies to evaluate regulation changes.
(a) In general.- The Board may conduct a demonstration study to evaluate a proposed change to regulations regarding nursing practices or the activities of nursing assistants or medication technicians in a practice setting.
(b) Purpose.- A demonstration study enables the Board, in a controlled practice setting, to determine:
(1) The safety of the proposed practice or activity; and
(2) The appropriate education or training requirements for a proposed practice or activity.
(c) Duties of Board; waivers.-
(1) The Board shall:
(i) Approve the demonstration study design; and
(ii) Select the testing facilities.
(2) The Board may waive selected nursing practice requirements during a demonstration study.
[2004, chs. 455, 456.]