(a) The Board may conduct a demonstration study to evaluate a proposed change to regulations regarding nursing practices or the activities of nursing assistants 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.