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THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2020 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO DEMENTIA TRAINING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1.
The legislature finds that as part of addressing the present and
continuing "silver tsunami" in Hawaii, first responders should be
adequately trained to identify and interact appropriately with individuals with
Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Because individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias may
not respond in a manner typically anticipated by first responders, providing
dementia training designed to help identify, interact with, and intervene in
cases of suspected abuse or neglect of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and
related dementias will enable these employees to better carry out their duties
and responsibilities.
The purpose of this Act is to develop and
provide dementia training to first responders.
SECTION 2. Chapter 321, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part XVIII to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§321-
First responders; dementia
training. (a) The employers of first responders shall
develop and provide dementia training for first responders. The training required under this section
shall include but not be limited to:
(1) Recognizing the
key signs of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias;
(2) Strategies for
assessing cognition;
(3) Best practices
for interacting with persons living with Alzheimer's disease and related
dementias; and
(4) Strategies to
best identify and intervene in situations where persons with Alzheimer's disease
and related dementias may be at particular risk of abuse or neglect.
(b) The department of health may set the
standards and frequency for the dementia training and may coordinate as
necessary with all public and private entities and agencies responsible for
services provided by first responders to provide the training required under
this section.
(c) The employers of first responders may utilize
existing educational and training resources available in the public and private
sectors when developing the training required under this section.
(d) As used in this section, "first
responders" includes firefighters, emergency medical technicians, mobile
intensive care technicians, emergency management workers, police officers, and
state law enforcement officers."
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on December 31,
2059.
Report Title:
Dementia Training; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; First Responders
Description:
Requires
the employers of first responders to develop and provide dementia training to
first responders. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1)
The summary description
of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is
not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.