The bill amends the Health Care Facilities Act to enhance training requirements for individuals employed by home health care agencies and home care registries. Specifically, it mandates that these individuals complete at least four hours of initial training and two hours of continued training focused on the treatment and care of persons with dementia. The training must cover essential topics such as Alzheimer's disease, person-centered care, and communication strategies. Additionally, the training credits are designed to be portable across employment within Pennsylvania, ensuring that workers can carry their qualifications with them.
Furthermore, the bill outlines that documentation of compliance with these training requirements must be maintained in each individual's file at the home care agency or registry office. It also specifies that the Department of Health will be responsible for reviewing and validating training curricula submitted by training entities, which must have relevant experience. The Department is required to promulgate regulations to implement these provisions within one year of the bill's effective date, which is set for 60 days after enactment.