Section 388-112-0125. What knowledge and skills must manager dementia specialty training include?

Manager dementia specialty training must include all of the competencies and learning objectives described in WAC 388-112-0132 plus the following competencies:

(1) Medications and dementia:

(a) Common medications for general health problems;

(b) Medication side effects;

(c) Reporting side effects;

(d) Drugs used with people who have dementia;

(e) Extrapyramidal side effects;

(f) Medications to treat dementia and their side effects; and

(g) Treating dementia with antipsychotic drugs.

(2) Setting the tone:

(a) Working with families and friends;

(b) Considerations for dealing with family members and friends; and

(c) Encouraging self-care for the caregiver.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520. WSR 13-02-023, § 388-112-0125, filed 12/20/12, effective 1/20/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090, 70.128.040, 74.39A.050, 34.05.020, 2000 c 121, and 2002 c 233. WSR 02-15-065, § 388-112-0125, filed 7/11/02, effective 8/11/02.]

RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520. WSR 13-02-023, § 388-112-0125, filed 12/20/12, effective 1/20/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090, 70.128.040, 74.39A.050, 34.05.020, 2000 c 121, and 2002 c 233. WSR 02-15-065, § 388-112-0125, filed 7/11/02, effective 8/11/02.

Rules

388-112-0132,