Section 1569.625.

(a)  The Legislature finds that the quality of services provided to residents of residential care facilities for the elderly is dependent upon the training and skills of staff. It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this section to ensure that direct-care staff have the knowledge and proficiency to carry out the tasks of their jobs.

(b)  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 10 hours of training within the first four weeks of employment and four hours annually thereafter. This training shall be administered on the job, or in a classroom setting, or any combination of the two. The department shall establish, in consultation with provider organizations, the subject matter required for this training.

(c)  The training shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1)  Physical limitations and needs of the elderly.

(2)  Importance and techniques for personal care services.

(3)  Residents' rights.

(4)  Policies and procedures regarding medications.

(5)  Psychosocial needs of the elderly.

(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1169, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1993.)