Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 553 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
Subchapter F - ADDITIONAL LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CERTIFIED ALZHEIMER'S ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
Section 553.303 - Staff Training
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) In addition to the staff training requirements under § 553.253 of this chapter (relating to Employee Qualifications and Training), all staff members must receive four hours of dementia-specific orientation prior to assuming any job responsibilities. Training must cover, at a minimum, the following topics:
(b) In addition to the staff training requirements under § 553.253 of this chapter, attendants must receive 16 hours of on-the-job supervision and training within the first 16 hours of employment following orientation. Training must cover:
(c) In addition to the staff training requirements under § 553.253 of this chapter, attendants must annually complete 12 hours of in-service education regarding Alzheimer's disease. One hour of annual training must address behavior management, including prevention of aggressive behavior and de-escalation techniques, or fall prevention, or alternatives to restraints. Training for these subjects must be competency-based. Subject matter must address the unique needs of the facility. Additional suggested topics include:
