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FL S1088

Training Requirements for Assisted Living Facility Employees


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Introduced
12/05/2017
In Committee
12/13/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring the Department of Elderly Affairs to require certain new assisted living facility employees to complete an instructional requirement; requiring the department to develop a core curriculum for use by trainers; requiring a curriculum developed for a certain required training to include specified topics, including emergency and disaster preparedness, etc.

AI Summary

This bill amends Florida Statutes to require new assisted living facility employees to complete a 2-hour preservice orientation before interacting with residents. It also requires the Department of Elderly Affairs to develop a core curriculum for the mandatory training of assisted living facility administrators and staff, which must include topics like emergency and disaster preparedness. The bill specifies the minimum hours of instruction, competency testing, and registration requirements for trainers. Additionally, it requires new facility administrators to complete the training and education, including a competency test, within 90 days of employment and to successfully complete at least 40 hours of instruction before becoming an administrator.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Health Policy (on 03/10/2018)

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