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MN HF2437
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2014
Primary Sponsor
Kim Norton
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AI Summary
- Requires all direct care staff in long-term care facilities to complete at least 8 hours of dementia training before resident interaction and 8 additional hours annually
- Requires all nondirect care staff to complete at least 4 hours of dementia training before resident interaction and 2 additional hours annually
- Establishes approved training programs including ACT on Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association courses, and other specified curricula that must cover Alzheimer's disease overview, communication/behavior management, activities of daily living, and family issues
- Allows training to be conducted in-person or via Internet-based curriculum, with trainers required to be dementia care subject matter experts
- Takes effect July 1, 2015; applies to assisted living, nursing facilities, home care services, adult day care, and other specified health care providers
Legislative Description
Alzheimer's disease training required for all long-term care facilities.
Last Action
Authors added Anderson, S.; Allen; Ward, J.E.; and Johnson, C.
3/19/2014
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services Policy2/27/2014
Full Bill Text
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