Section 388-112B-0030 - What must geriatric behavioral health worker training include?(1) The geriatric behavioral health worker training curricula must include at least 30 hours of training specific to the diagnoses, care, and crisis management of residents. The curricula must include:(a) Training related to mental health disorders;(b) Training related to traumatic brain injury;(c) Training related to dementia; and(d) Training related to person-centered care or other additional, relevant information to be identified by the facility.(2) The curricula must be outcome-based, and the effectiveness measured by demonstrated competency in the areas using one or more competency tests.(3) The curricula must be balanced regarding time allowance and content to provide quality training in all topics listed in (1)(a)(b)(c)(d) of this section.(4) Curricula delivery can be flexible in arrangement of content and format.(5) Competencies within the individual components of (1)(a)(b)(c)(d) of this section that are repetitive, such as trauma informed care and person-centered language, may be combined into a single portion of the curriculum.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-112B-0030
Adopted by WSR 23-15-100, Filed 7/18/2023, effective 8/18/2023