1. (a) A facility must adopt, implement, and enforce a written policy that:

   1. (1) requires a facility employee who provides direct care to a resident with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder to successfully complete training in the provision of care to residents with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders; and
   2. (2) ensures the care and services provided by a facility employee to a resident with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder meet the specific identified needs of the resident relating to the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder.

2. (b) The training required for facility employees under subsection (a)(1) of this section must include information about:

   1. (1) symptoms of dementia;
   2. (2) stages of Alzheimer's disease;
   3. (3) person-centered behavioral interventions; and
   4. (4) communication with a resident with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder.

Source Note:The provisions of this §553.43 adopted to be effective October 28, 2018, 43 TexReg 7197; transferred effective May 1, 2019, as published in the Texas Register April 12, 2019, 44 TexReg 1886.