SB 1210 Summary

• Amends Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-446 to add definitions related to assisted living facility caregiver training programs.

• Adds § 36-446.16 establishing two alternative pathways for assisted living facility caregiver certification: (1) 62 hours of on-the-job training under supervision of licensed health professionals or certified managers, plus passing an examination with at least 75 percent score, or (2) completing the board's required curriculum and examination.

• Limits on-the-job training under certified assisted living facility managers to maximum 31 of the 62 required hours, with remaining hours supervised by physicians, nurses, pharmacists, or physician assistants.

• Authorizes the board to prescribe standards by rule for on-the-job training requirements.

• Defines "direct supervision" as on-site, in-view observation and guidance of trainees by supervising health professionals.