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MN HF3336
Bill
Status
2/17/2020
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Moller
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AI Summary
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Adds a definition of "sexual violence" as the use of sexual actions or words that are unwanted or harmful to another person in Minnesota Statutes section 245D.02
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Requires direct support staff orientation to include training on strategies to minimize the risk of sexual violence, including concepts of healthy relationships, consent, and bodily autonomy of people with disabilities
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Mandates orientation training within 60 calendar days of hire combining supervised on-the-job training with instruction on job functions, policies, data privacy, service recipient rights, maltreatment reporting, person-centered service planning, restraint use, prohibited procedures, first aid, and sexual violence prevention
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Requires annual training for direct support staff on the same topics covered in initial orientation, with exemption from annual first aid training if staff maintains current first aid certification
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Applies requirements to license holders who provide direct support services themselves, with emergency service initiation allowing 72-hour completion window for required training
Legislative Description
Direct support staff providing licensing home and community-based services training requirements modified.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Long-Term Care Division
2/17/2020