Bill > SB314

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 patients 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 include accredited courses, programs from recognized dementia care organizations, state-provided training modules, or facility-developed programs. 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, required correction plans, and potential license revocation. This legislation aims to improve the quality of care for dementia patients by ensuring that nurse aides have specialized knowledge and skills in addressing the unique needs of individuals with cognitive impairments.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb314