Bill > H535

This bill, concerning assisted living residences, mandates annual training from the department's certification unit for these facilities on the recertification and review process, including the department's interpretation of laws, regulations, procedures, and policies, with an emphasis on an interactive review process and seeking resident input on policy changes. It also requires the program, in conjunction with assisted living residences, to establish clear protocols for collecting and sharing information to better evaluate trends in operations, with this information being exchanged biannually. Furthermore, the bill introduces a new requirement for all assisted living employees to complete 4 hours of general orientation training annually on dementia and cognitive impairments, with 60 days from employment to fulfill this, and an additional 4 hours per year of ongoing education on the specialized needs of residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Importantly, it clarifies that required general orientation training, as determined by the department, will be transferable between residences for employees, excluding company-specific or building-specific safety training.