HB4584

Illinois HB4584 mandates dementia training for direct service workers under the Home Services Program.

HB4584 requires direct service workers employed by the Illinois Department of Human Services or contracted agencies to complete at least 2 hours of dementia training at the start of their employment. This training must cover Alzheimer's disease and dementia, safety risks, and communication and behavior. Workers who are already employed on the effective date of the bill must complete the training within six months. The Department of Human Services must provide contractors with a dementia training curriculum. If other laws or rules impose more rigorous training requirements, those apply.