Establishes a direct support professional worker registry of persons who have successfully completed a direct support professional worker education.
The bill amends the mental hygiene law to establish a direct support professional worker registry. This registry will include individuals who have successfully completed a direct support professional worker education or training program approved by the commissioner of mental health. The registry will be updated monthly and will include personal information, education and training details, employment history, and any findings related to physical abuse, mistreatment, or neglect.
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