Massachusetts has detailed requirements for dementia training in long-term care facilities, particularly for staff working in Dementia Special Care Units.
Training Requirements:
- Initial Training: Direct care staff must complete at least eight hours of dementia-specific training within the first 90 days of employment.
- Annual Training: All staff must complete at least four hours of dementia-specific training annually.
Training Content:
- Understanding dementia and its progression.
- Effective communication techniques.
- Managing challenging behaviors.
- Supporting activities of daily living and promoting resident dignity.
Regulation: 105 Mass. Code Regs. 150.024 (2014)
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