(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. (b) 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) (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.
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