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Introduced
02/04/2021
02/04/2021
In Committee
03/13/2021
03/13/2021
Crossed Over
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
Passed
03/16/2021
03/16/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/16/2021
03/16/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH; ESTABLISHING LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY STAFF DEMENTIA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; PROVIDING FOR OVERSIGHT AND RULEMAKING BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
AI Summary
This bill establishes long-term care facility staff dementia training requirements and certificates in New Mexico. It defines key terms like "direct care service staff member" and "long-term care facility", and requires these facilities and their contractors to provide at least 4 hours of approved training on Alzheimer's, dementia, person-centered care, and activities of daily living. The bill gives the Department of Health oversight and rulemaking authority, including approving training programs, developing competency tests, and issuing training certificates. It also specifies that the training certificates are valid as long as the staff member maintains continuing education and has not had a 24-month lapse in dementia-related employment.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 111 - Apr. 6 (on 03/16/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=250&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/final/HB0250.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0250.pdf |
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