1. (a) The Board may conduct a demonstration study to evaluate a proposed change to regulations regarding nursing practices or the activities of nursing assistants, dialysis technicians, or medication technicians in a practice setting.

2. (b) A demonstration study enables the Board, in a controlled practice setting, to determine:

   1. (1) The safety of the proposed practice or activity; and
   2. (2) The appropriate education or training requirements for a proposed practice or activity.

3. (c)

   1. (1) The Board shall:

      1. (i) Approve the demonstration study design; and
      2. (ii) Select the testing facilities.
   2. (2) The Board may waive selected nursing practice requirements during a demonstration study.

Added by Acts 2004, c. 455, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2004; Acts 2004, c. 456, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2004. Amended by Acts 2022, c. 681, § 1, eff. July 1, 2022.