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MN HF2437

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2014

Primary Sponsor

Kim Norton

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

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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