I just got word from our DON that our state is moving to 8 hours of dementia-care training for CNAs by January 1, 2025, and we’re booking a Saturday session to get it done… Anyone else hearing this and have tips on quick study resources so we’re ready — you’ve got this?
I’d queue up some Teepa Snow PAC clips and the Alzheimer’s Association modules — like a cram playlist before Saturday: https://www.alz.org/professionals/professional-care-providers/dementia-care-training. Quick practice step: try “validation + redirection” with one sundowning resident this week to make it stick. Also, does your DON need a state‑approved provider for the “8 hours,” or will outside CEUs count?