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74.39A.078 Rules for the approval of curricula for facility-based caregivers serving persons with behavioral health needs and geriatric behavioral health workers—Curricula requirements.

WA Rev Code § 74.39A.078 (2019) (N/A)
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RCW 74.39A.078 Rules for the approval of curricula for facility-based caregivers serving persons with behavioral health needs and geriatric behavioral health workers—Curricula requirements.

The department shall adopt rules to establish minimum competencies and standards for the approval of curricula for facility-based caregivers serving persons with behavioral health needs and geriatric behavioral health workers. The curricula must include at least thirty hours of training specific to the diagnosis, care, and crisis management of residents with a mental health disorder, traumatic brain injury, or dementia. The curricula must be outcome-based, and the effectiveness measured by demonstrated competency in the core specialty areas through the use of a competency test.

[ 2017 c 200 § 1.]

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