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MD HB141
MD HB141Maryland Department of Health – Residential Service Agencies – Training Requirements
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Introduced
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
In Committee
03/31/2021
03/31/2021
Crossed Over
02/23/2021
02/23/2021
Passed
04/01/2021
04/01/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/30/2021
05/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring each residential service agency, beginning July 1, 2022, to ensure that within 45 days of the start of employment individuals receive training relating to dementia; providing that certain training may be provided by a certain supervisory staff member; providing that a residential service agency is not required to provide certain individuals certain training under certain circumstances; requiring a person who provides certain training to issue a certification of completion to each individual who completes the training; etc.
AI Summary
This bill requires each residential service agency in Maryland, beginning July 1, 2022, to ensure that within 45 days of an individual's start of employment as part of the agency's direct care or supervisory staff, the individual receives at least 3 hours of training on various aspects of dementia care. The bill also requires these staff members to receive 2 hours of continuing education on Alzheimer's disease and dementia each calendar year. The training may be provided by a supervisory staff member, and individuals with at least 24 months of prior Alzheimer's or dementia-related care experience are exempt from the initial training requirement. The bill also requires agencies to maintain records of the training received by their staff and to issue certificates of completion to individuals who complete the training.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 487 (on 05/30/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0141?ys=2021RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/Chapters_noln/CH_487_hb0141t.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/votes_comm/hb0141_fin.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0141t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 456889/1 Adopted | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov//2021RS/amds/bil_0001/hb0141_45688901.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/votes_comm/hb0141_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0141f.pdf |
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