Standardizing training and certification requirements for long-term care workers providing in-home care to family members.

The bill standardizes basic training and certification requirements for long-term care workers who provide in-home care for family members, including spouses or domestic partners. It exempts certain professionals from certification and outlines specific training hours for different caregiving scenarios. For instance, caregivers for spouses or domestic partners must complete 15 hours of basic training and six hours of focused training. The bill also allows for additional training time during emergencies.

Standardizing training and certification requirements for long-term care workers providing in-home care to family members.

The bill standardizes basic training and certification requirements for long-term care workers who provide in-home care for family members, including spouses or domestic partners. It exempts certain professionals from certification and outlines specific training hours for different caregiving scenarios. For instance, caregivers for spouses or domestic partners must complete 15 hours of basic training and six hours of focused training. The bill also allows for additional training time during emergencies.