SB 1305
An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in emergency medical services system, providing for dementia care training.
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Bill overview
This bill requires emergency medical services (EMS) providers in Pennsylvania to complete both initial and annual training on dementia care. The training, developed in cooperation with the Department of Aging, will cover identifying dementia symptoms, effective communication techniques, managing behavioral issues, recognizing elder abuse, and accessing local caregiving resources. EMS providers who have completed equivalent training within 18 months prior to the law’s effective date will be exempt from the initial training requirement.
Key provisions
- EMS providers must complete initial dementia care training.
- The training program will be developed in collaboration with the Department of Aging.
- Initial training will be at least three hours long and cover dementia symptoms, communication, behavioral management, abuse identification, and local resources.
- EMS providers must complete one hour of annual continuing education on dementia.
- Failure to complete required training can result in certification sanctions.
- EMS providers who have completed equivalent training within 18 months are exempt from initial training.
- The Department of Health will establish procedures for documenting prior training.
Who is affected
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers
- Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias
- Caregivers of individuals with dementia
- Department of Aging
- Pennsylvania residents
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David Argall
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