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DE HB424
Bill
Status
5/13/2022
Primary Sponsor
John Mitchell
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AI Summary
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Defines "dementia care" as specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia with structured programming to meet residents' needs.
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Establishes minimum nursing staff ratios for dementia care: day shift 1 nurse per 8 residents, evening shift 1 per 10 residents, night shift 1 per 15 residents.
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Requires all dementia care staff to complete 12 hours of initial dementia-specific training before assignment, covering communication, psychological/social/physical needs, and safety measures, plus annual ongoing training.
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Mandates dedicated activity staff to provide services 7 days a week for at least 9 hours per day with individualized programming for residents.
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Prohibits use of "dementia" or "memory care" terminology in facility names or advertising unless the facility complies with these provisions and associated regulations.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Staffing In Nursing Facilities, Intermediate Care Facilities For Persons With Intellectual Disabilities, Assisted Living Facilities, And Dementia Care.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
5/13/2022