Requires VA medical staff who clean surgical tools to get professional certification, aiming to boost patient safety.
This bill would require most VA staff who clean medical tools to get professional certification. New hires would need this certification within two years. Current uncertified staff would also need it within two years after the bill becomes law. The VA would offer scholarships to help current employees get certified.
Today, there is no federal rule requiring sterile processing technicians at VA hospitals to hold a professional certification. If this bill becomes law, most new technicians would need to get certified within two years of being hired. Current uncertified technicians would also need to get certified within two years after the bill takes effect, with scholarships available to help them.
HR 8052 · 119th Congress · March 24, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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