CT SB00179

Requires nursing home administrators to ensure all staff receive annual training in Alzheimer's disease and dementia symptoms and care, plus training on patients' fear of retaliation and complaint procedures.

Mandates nursing home administrators designate one staff person to review and make recommendations on dementia care, including person-centered care factors, wellness indicators, and staff training programs.

Extends Alzheimer's and dementia training requirements to home health agencies, residential care homes, assisted living services agencies, and hospice care organizations for all direct care staff upon employment and annually thereafter.

Requires nursing home administrator applicants to complete training in Alzheimer's disease and dementia symptoms and care, and mandates continuing education include such training every two years.

Establishes training requirements in Alzheimer's disease and dementia for emergency medical technicians, probate judges, conservators, and Department of Social Services employees in protective services for the elderly.