(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.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.270, 74.39A.020, 74.39A.078, and 74.42.360. WSR 23-15-100, § 388-112B-0030, filed 7/18/23, effective 8/18/23.]