beginning October 1, 2014,
critical congenital heart defects using pulse
oximetry.
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(i) The department shall provide staff for the committee.
(6) Prior to implementing the test required by Subsection (1)(d), the department
shall conduct a pilot program for testing newborns for critical congenital heart
defects using pulse oximetry. The pilot program shall include the development of:
(a) appropriate oxygen saturation levels that would indicate a need for further
medical follow-up;
(b) the best methods for implementing the pulse oximetry screening in newborn
care units; and
(c) electronic reporting mechanisms.
The motion passed unanimously with Rep. Chavez-Houck absent for the vote.
Spoke in favor of the bill: Ms. Christie Ebers
Ms. Tracy Bolkley
Ms. Rachael Gainer
MOTION: Rep. Barlow moved to pass the bill out favorably as amended. The motion passed
unanimously.
First Substitute H.B. 270 Prescription Drug Database Access Amendments (Rep. R.
Menlove)
Rep. Menlove presented the bill to the committee with the assistance of Mr. Mark Brinton, Utah
Medical Association.
MOTION: Rep. Menlove moved to replace First Substitute H.B. 270 with Second Substitute
H.B. 270, "Prescription Drug Database Access Amendments." The motion passed
unanimously with Rep. Ray absent for the vote.
Spoke to the bill: Dr. Marc Babitz, Utah Department of Health
Mr. Mark Steinagel, Division of Occupational and Professional
Licensing
Spoke in favor of the bill: Ms. Michelle McOmber, Utah Medical Association
MOTION: Rep. Cosgrove moved to pass the bill out favorably as substituted. The motion
passed unanimously.
H.B. 58 Protection of Athletes with Head Injuries Act Amendments (Rep. P. Ray)
Rep. Ray presented the bill to the committee.
MOTION: Rep. Ray moved to replace H.B. 58 with First Substitute H.B. 58, "Protection of
Athletes with Head Injuries Act Amendments." The motion passed unanimously.
Spoke in favor of the bill: Mr. Rob Wall, City Attorney, South Jordan, Utah
Mr. Kelly Atkinson, Executive Director, Utah Health Insurance
Association
Mr. John Hiskey, Deputy Mayor, Sandy, Utah
MOTION: Rep. Menlove moved to pass the bill out favorably as substituted. The motion
passed unanimously.
H.B. 269 Training of School Nurses (Rep. P. Ray)
Rep. Ray presented the bill to the committee.
MOTION: Rep. Ray moved to amend the bill as follows:
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. permits a school nurse to
{
treat
}
assess
a child who sustains a
concussion or traumatic head
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injury during school hours on school property;
and
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return to
free play or
physical education class after sustaining a concussion or
traumatic head
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injury
{
;
}
.
{
and
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. requires a school nurse to, as funding allows, undergo training in the
evaluation and
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management of a concussion, unless the school where the nurse is employed has an
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athletic trainer or other qualified health care provider who is trained in the
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evaluation and management of a concussion.
}
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(1) A school nurse may
{
treat
}
assess
a child who is suspected of
sustaining a concussion or a
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}
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(1)(b)(i) and (1)(b)(ii)(A), but who treats a child who is
suspected of sustaining a
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(b) may not provide a written statement permitting the child to resume participation
in
free play or
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physical education class under
{
Subjection
}
Subsection
26-53-301
(1)(b)(ii).
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Section 2.
Section
53A-6-113
is enacted to read:
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53A-6-113. Training of school nurses to evaluate and manage a concussion.
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(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), a school nurse shall, as funding
allows:
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(a) be trained in the evaluation and management of a concussion; and
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(b) complete a continuing education course in the evaluation and management
of a
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concussion at least once every three years.
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(2) A school nurse is excused from the requirements of Subsection (1) if the
nurse
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works at a school that has an athletic trainer or other qualified health care provider
on staff who
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meets the requirements to be able to evaluate a child who sustains a concussion or
traumatic
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head injury described in Section
26-53-301
.
}
The motion passed unanimously with Rep. Greene absent for the vote.
MOTION: Rep. Redd moved to further amend the bill as follows:
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(2) A school nurse who does not meet the requirements of Subsections
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(1)(b)(i) and (1)(b)(ii)(A), but who
{
treats
}
assesses
a child who is
suspected of sustaining a
42
concussion or traumatic head injury under Subsection (1):
The motion passed unanimously.
Spoke in favor of the bill: Mr. Tom Nedreberg, Vice President, Utah Education Association
Ms. Kathy Briggs, President, Utah Nurses Association
Ms. Brenda Behrens, Davis Education Association
MOTION: Rep. Barlow moved to pass the bill out favorably as amended. The motion passed
unanimously.
H.B. 81 Cytomegalovirus Public Health Initiative (Rep. R. Menlove)
The bill was not considered in this meeting.
MOTION: Rep. Redd moved to adjourn the meeting.
The motion passed unanimously.
Rep. Christensen adjourned the meeting at 3:45 p.m.
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Rep. Paul Ray, Chair