105 CMR, § 150.025

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Section 150.025 - Content of Training
(A) All training required for relevant staff members pursuant to 105 CMR 150.024 shall be in accordance with Department guidelines.
(B) The training must include a basic introduction to the foundations of dementia and dementia care, as well as any other topics listed in Department guidelines.
(C) The training must be at least partially interactive, as defined in guidelines of the Department.
(D) Training must include an evaluation, as deemed appropriate by the facility staff development coordinator or his or her designee.
(1) No training shall be considered complete until the staff member or contractor has taken and passed the evaluation.
(2) Written documentation the staff member or contractor has passed the evaluation must be available for the Department's review during inspection.
(3) Training shall be appropriate for the population served by facility, and training must include cultural competency as appropriate.
(E) All training modules, presentations, materials and evaluations must reflect current standards and best practices in the treatment of dementia.

105 CMR, § 150.025

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1276, eff. 12/19/2014.
Amended by Mass Register Issue 1361, eff. 3/23/2018.