Minnesota Statutes Health (Ch. 144-159) § 144G.82. Additional responsibilities of administration for assisted living facilities with dementia care

Subd. 2.Additional requirements. (a) The licensee must follow the assisted living license requirements and the criteria in this section.

(b) The assisted living director of an assisted living facility with dementia care must complete and document that at least ten hours of the required annual continuing educational requirements relate to the care of individuals with dementia. The training must include medical management of dementia, creating and maintaining supportive and therapeutic environments for residents with dementia, and transitioning and coordinating services for residents with dementia. Continuing education credits may include college courses, preceptor credits, self-directed activities, course instructor credits, corporate training, in-service training, professional association training, web-based training, correspondence courses, telecourses, seminars, and workshops.

Subd. 3.Policies. (a) In addition to the policies and procedures required in the licensing of all facilities, the assisted living facility with dementia care licensee must develop and implement policies and procedures that address the:

(b) The policies and procedures must be provided to residents and the residents’ legal and designated representatives at the time of move-in.