Staffing, personnel, and trainingType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 1569.625(b)(1)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
(1) The department shall adopt regulations to require staff members of residential care facilities for the elderly who assist residents with personal activities of daily living to receive appropriate training. This training shall consist of 40 hours of training. A staff member shall complete 20 hours, including six hours specific to dementia care, as required by subdivision (a) of Section 1569.626 and four hours specific to postural supports, restricted health conditions, and hospice care, as required by subdivision (a) of Section 1569.696, before working independently with residents. The remaining 20 hours shall include six hours specific to dementia care and shall be completed within the first four weeks of employment. The training coursework may utilize various methods of instruction, including, but not limited to, lectures, instructional videos, and interactive online courses. The additional 16 hours shall be hands-on training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of two staff files, which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 04/10/2026 Plan of Correction AD stated staff training will be completed and a copy provided to LPA via email by POC date.