Amendment ASA2-AB785

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2015 - 2016 LEGISLATURE

ASSEMBLY SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 2, TO ASSEMBLY BILL 785

February 9, 2016 - Offered by Representative Rohrkaste.

AB785-ASA2,1,2 An Act to create 146.43 of the statutes; relating to: dementia specialist certification.

Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau

This substitute amendment creates a dementia specialist certification. No person may use the title "dementia specialist" or "certified dementia specialist" without the certification. If a person successfully completes an instructional program that provides the instruction specified in the substitute amendment, the instructional program administrator must certify that person as a dementia specialist.

The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:

AB785-ASA2,1 Section 1. 146.43 of the statutes is created to read:

AB785-ASA2,1,6 146.43 Dementia specialist certification. (1) Instructional program; certification. (a) If an instructional program provides instruction on all of the following, the program may offer a dementia specialist certification:

AB785-ASA2,2,3 1. Understanding the signs and symptoms of the various forms of dementia and the possible variations in care needs among individuals affected by the various forms of dementia.

AB785-ASA2,2,5 2. How to approach, observe, listen to, and communicate with, an individual with dementia.

AB785-ASA2,2,6 3. Recognizing pain in an individual with dementia.

AB785-ASA2,2,8 4. Skills and techniques for encouraging purposeful activities to provide holistic care intended to promote optimal life experiences for persons with dementia.

AB785-ASA2,2,11 5. Understanding the needs of an individual with dementia, how to develop a trusting relationship within the challenges of the effects of dementia, and how to avoid and manage behaviors that may be harmful to the individual or others.

AB785-ASA2,2,13 6. Communication skills necessary to communicate with coworkers, professionals, and families regarding individuals with dementia.

AB785-ASA2,2,15 7. Skills necessary to effectively advocate for the needs and interests of persons with dementia.

AB785-ASA2,2,17 8. Developing and using care plans to assist individuals with dementia in experiencing the highest possible quality of life.

AB785-ASA2,2,18 9. Techniques for effective problem solving.

AB785-ASA2,2,22 (b) An instructional program administrator who is offering a dementia specialist certification under par. (a) shall certify as a dementia specialist any person who successfully completes, under criteria established by the instructional program administrator, the instructional program described under par. (a).

AB785-ASA2,3,3 (2) Prohibitions on use of title. No person may use the title "dementia specialist" or "certified dementia specialist" unless he or she is certified under sub. (1).

AB785-ASA2,3,4 (End)