North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB 581 — Establish Mandatory Dementia Care Training.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Senate Bill 581 includes additional details about the topics that must be covered in dementia care training, specifying areas such as the progression of the disease, communication challenges, and techniques for addressing behavioral symptoms. These changes are important because they aim to enhance the quality of care for individuals with dementia, ensuring that staff are better trained to meet their needs. By expanding the training curriculum, the bill seeks to promote a more compassionate and effective approach to dementia care.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 3, 2017 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 S 1 SENATE BILL 581 Short Title:
581 SESSION 2017 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15075-MG-106 (03/18) Short Title:
Senator Woodard (Primary Sponsor).
Senators Woodard (Primary Sponsor);
Bryant, Smith-Ingram, Van Duyn, and Waddell.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT REQUIRING ADULT CARE HOMES, NURSING HOMES, AND COMBINATION HOMES THAT PROVIDE SPECIAL CARE FOR PERSONS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR OTHER DEMENTIAS TO PROVIDE DEMENTIA CARE TRAINING TO DIRECT CARE STAFF, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, AND NON-DIRECT CARE STAFF AND ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SUCH TRAINING.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 4, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT REQUIRING ADULT CARE HOMES, NURSING HOMES, AND COMBINATION HOMES THAT PROVIDE SPECIAL CARE FOR PERSONS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR OTHER DEMENTIAS TO PROVIDE DEMENTIA CARE TRAINING TO DIRECT CARE STAFF, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, AND NON-DIRECT CARE STAFF AND ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SUCH TRAINING.
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*S581-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 a.
*DRS15075-MG-106* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 b.
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Page 2 DRS15075-MG-106 [v.10] (03/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (1) Have at least two years of work experience related to Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, or two years of work experience in health care, gerontology, or another related field.
Page 2 Senate Bill 581-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (1) Have at least two years of work experience related to Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, or two years of work experience in health care, gerontology, or another related field.
DRS15075-MG-106 [v.10] (03/17) Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (a) Definitions.
Senate Bill 581-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (a) Definitions.
Page 4 DRS15075-MG-106 [v.10] (03/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (e) Approval of Dementia Care Training Programs.
Page 4 Senate Bill 581-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (e) Approval of Dementia Care Training Programs.
Beginning January 1, 2018, the Department shall include as part of its inspection of all nursing homes and DRS15075-MG-106 [v.10] (03/17) Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 adult care homes operated as part of a nursing home a review of the facility's compliance with G.S.
Beginning January 1, 2018, the Department shall include as part of its inspection of all nursing homes and Senate Bill 581-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 adult care homes operated as part of a nursing home a review of the facility's compliance with G.S.
Page 6 DRS15075-MG-106 [v.10] (03/17)
Page 6 Senate Bill 581-First Edition
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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  3. Filed

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Who sponsors SB 581?
SB 581 is sponsored by Woodard, Van Duyn, Bryant, Kandie D. Smith (Democratic), and Joyce Waddell (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 581?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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