Bill > HB474

This bill enacts the Ohio Dementia Care Training Act for Nurse Aides, which requires long-term care facilities to provide additional specialized training for nurse aides working with residents who have dementia. Specifically, the bill mandates that nurse aides must complete a minimum of two hours of dementia-specific training annually, covering topics such as different types of dementia, communication techniques, behavioral symptom management, person-centered care practices, and resident rights. The training must be approved by the Department of Health and can be delivered through various methods including accredited courses, programs from recognized dementia care organizations, state-provided modules, or facility-developed training. Facilities must maintain records of compliance, and nurse aides cannot provide direct care to residents with dementia until they complete the required training. The bill also provides potential penalties for facilities that fail to comply, including fines, correction plan requirements, and potential license revocation. The legislation aims to improve the quality of care for dementia patients by ensuring that nurse aides have specialized knowledge and skills in dementia care.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb474