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This bill requires each residential service agency in Maryland, beginning July 1, 2022, to ensure that within 45 days of employment, individuals who are part of the agency's direct care or supervisory staff receive at least 3 hours of training on dementia-related topics, including an overview of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, person-centered care, assessment and care planning, activities of daily living, and related behaviors and communication. The bill also requires these staff members to receive 2 hours of annual continuing education on Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The training may be provided by supervisory staff, and the agency is not required to provide the training to individuals who have already received similar training elsewhere. The bill also requires the training provider to issue a certificate of completion to each individual who completes the training, and the agency must maintain records of the training received by its staff.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0275?ys=2021RS