7.9 (B) Dementia Training Requirement
(1) As of January 1, 2024, each assisted living residence shall ensure that its direct-care staff members meet the dementia training requirements in part 7.8(B) and at no cost to them.
For direct-care staff members hired or providing care on or after January 1, 2024, the initial training must be completed as soon as practical, but no later than 120 days after the start of employment.
Current direct-care staff who have completed an equivalent training, as defined in these rules, must provide documentation of all required continuing education subsequent to the initial training within the 24 months preceding January 1, 2024. (6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 07)
