Nevada mandates specific training for staff in facilities with Alzheimer’s Special Care Units to ensure comprehensive care for residents with dementia.
Training Requirements:
- Initial Training: Direct care staff must complete at least eight hours of training within 30 days of hire.
- Annual Training: Staff must complete an additional three hours of dementia-specific training annually.
Training Content:
- Overview of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
- Communication techniques tailored to individuals with cognitive impairments.
- Managing challenging behaviors and promoting resident safety.
- Techniques for engaging residents in meaningful activities.
Regulation: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.094 (2013)
