The bill HB2764 aims to enhance the standards and oversight of memory care services in assisted living facilities by mandating the Director of the Department of Health Services (DHS) to establish specific training requirements for staff, including a minimum of eight hours of initial training and four hours of annual continuing education focused on memory care. It also increases the cap on civil penalties for violations of health care institution statutes from $500 to $1,000 per affected resident or patient. Additionally, the bill introduces new oversight responsibilities for DHS, including a model for on-site monitoring of non-compliant institutions and the creation of a Vulnerable Adult System Study Committee to improve protections for vulnerable adults.

Key changes from current law include the introduction of mandatory training standards for memory care services, the establishment of a new committee to study vulnerable adult systems, and stricter hiring regulations that require verification against the Adult Protective Services registry. The bill also enhances the authority of DHS to deny licenses based on safety concerns and mandates annual re-verification of current employees. Overall, the bill seeks to strengthen the accountability of care providers and improve the quality of care for vulnerable adults through enhanced oversight and compliance measures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-405, 36-405.03, 36-424, 36-425, 36-431.01, 36-431.03, 36-446.02, 35-146, 35-147, 36-414, 36-427, 36-446.07, 12-2235, 36-422, 36-409, 36-431.02
House Engrossed Version: 36-405, 36-405.03, 36-424, 36-425, 36-431.01, 36-431.03, 36-446.02, 35-146, 35-147, 36-414, 36-427, 36-446.07, 12-2235, 36-422, 36-409, 36-431.02
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-405, 36-405.03, 36-411, 36-420.05, 36-425, 36-431.01, 36-446.02, 46-452, 46-454, 35-146, 35-147, 36-414, 46-459, 41-1758.07, 41-619.55, 36-151, 36-424, 36-427, 12-2235, 36-422, 36-409, 36-431.02, 36-401, 38-611, 13-3602, 12-1809
Chaptered Version: 36-405, 36-405.03, 36-411, 36-420.05, 36-425, 36-431.01, 36-446.02, 46-452, 46-454, 35-146, 35-147, 36-414, 46-459, 41-1758.07, 41-619.55, 36-151, 36-424, 36-427, 12-2235, 36-422, 36-409, 36-431.02, 36-401, 38-611, 13-3602, 12-1809