NURSES – Adds to existing law to provide for nurses to delegate tasks to non-nurses under certain conditions.

This bill (H 288) allows licensed nurses in Idaho to delegate certain tasks to non-nurse healthcare staff, provided the tasks do not require independent medical judgment. It requires nurses to supervise the delegation, confirm the non-nurse has proper training and national certification for the task, and maintain responsibility for the work. The law directly affects nurses and non-nurse healthcare workers in settings like hospitals or clinics. It takes effect on July 1, 2025, and amends Idaho’s nursing code to clarify delegation standards.