Proposed CNA Regulatory Changes
The Board of Nursing (BON) and the Department of Health’s (DOH) division of Licensure and Accreditation are proposing changes to the regulation of certified nurse aides (CNA). For the past thirty years both agencies have co-regulated CNAs. The proposed changes will move the regulation solely under the BON.
In April and May 2025, the BON and DOH held over fifteen focus sessions. Power Point slides were presented to descibe the proposed changes to CNA training programs, curriculum, state's CNA competency evaluation program (CEP) (knowledge exam and skills evaluation), registry process, and the complaints and discipline process. Many thanks to the over 100 participants who attended and shared helpful comments. Based on comments, a few changes were made.