Ohio Dementia Care Training Act for Nurse Aides mandates dementia-specific training for nurse aides.

The Ohio Dementia Care Training Act for Nurse Aides requires nurse aides in long-term care facilities to complete a minimum of two hours of dementia-specific training. This training must cover topics such as an overview of dementia, communication techniques, behavioral symptoms, and management of symptoms. Nurse aides must complete this training within 180 days of the act's effective date. The act also mandates that nurse aides complete a minimum of 75 hours of training in various topic areas, including basic nursing skills, care of residents with cognitive impairments, and residents' rights.

Ohio Dementia Care Training Act for Nurse Aides mandates dementia-specific training for nurse aides.

The Ohio Dementia Care Training Act for Nurse Aides requires nurse aides in long-term care facilities to complete a minimum of two hours of dementia-specific training. This training must cover topics such as an overview of dementia, communication techniques, behavioral symptoms, and management of symptoms. Nurse aides must complete this training within 180 days of the act's effective date. The act also mandates that nurse aides complete a minimum of 75 hours of training in various topic areas, including basic nursing skills, care of residents with cognitive impairments, and residents' rights.