Requires nursing homes to provide training to staff in behavioral health issues.

Summary

The bill directs the state Health and Human Services Commissioners to create a training program for nursing‑home staff on topics such as depression, other psychiatric disorders, and medication use. Each nursing home must provide this training each year to certified nurse aides, practical nurses, registered nurses and other direct‑care professionals. The goal is to improve care for residents with behavioral health needs.

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