New York A11519 mandates dementia-specific training for adult protective services workers, focusing on symptom recognition, communication, capacity.

New York A11519 amends the social services law to require dementia-specific training for adult protective services workers. This training includes recognizing symptoms, communication techniques, assessing capacity, and identifying abuse, neglect, and exploitation of individuals with cognitive impairment. Workers must complete six hours of training upon employment and three hours every two years thereafter.

New York A11519 mandates dementia-specific training for adult protective services workers, focusing on symptom recognition, communication, capacity.

New York A11519 amends the social services law to require dementia-specific training for adult protective services workers. This training includes recognizing symptoms, communication techniques, assessing capacity, and identifying abuse, neglect, and exploitation of individuals with cognitive impairment. Workers must complete six hours of training upon employment and three hours every two years thereafter.