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AR HB1267

Bill

Status

Passed

2/14/2023

Primary Sponsor

Julie Mayberry

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 20-77-2303(b)(3) to modify home caregiver training requirements that must be approved by the Department of Health.

  • Requires at least 4 of the 40 required training hours to specifically cover Alzheimer's disease and dementia, including communication skills, problem-solving with challenging behaviors, assistance with daily living, and disease explanation.

  • Requires at least 16 of the 40 required training hours to cover physical skills demonstration including ambulation, housekeeping, bathing, dressing, meal preparation, oral hygiene, range of motion, toileting, and transfer techniques.

  • Maintains existing training requirements in body functions, body mechanics, safety, emergency procedures, household safety, infection control, ethical considerations, nutrition, documentation, healthcare team roles, and nail and skin care.

Legislative Description

To Require A Specific Number Of Hours Of Dementia Training For Home Caregivers.

Last Action

Notification that HB1267 is now Act 70

2/14/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/6/2023
Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs1/26/2023

Full Bill Text

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