Ohio requires nurse aides in long-term care facilities to complete two hours of dementia-specific training

Original title: Enact the Ohio Dementia Care Training Act for Nurse Aides

Last action · November 5, 2025: Referred to HealthSponsors: Hearcel Craig and 5 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio legislation requires s in long-term care facilities to complete a minimum of two hours of dementia-specific training within 180 days of the act's effective date and prohibits nurse aides from providing direct care to residents with dementia until the training is completed.

Why it matters

Long-term care facilities must track compliance and maintain training records for every , facing potential fines, corrective action plans, or license revocation for violations.

Background

The Ohio Revised Code governs the state's licensing, training, and operational standards for nursing homes and long-term care facilities. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Nurse Aides

Nurse aides must complete a minimum of two hours of dementia-specific training and cannot provide direct care to residents with dementia until the requirement is met.

Directly affected

Long-term Care Facilities

Nursing homes and residential care facilities must maintain compliance records of the dementia training for each employed nurse aide and face potential fines, correction plans, or license revocation for non-compliance.

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Long-term Care Facility Residents with Dementia

Residents receive care from nurse aides who are newly mandated to have completed specialized dementia training.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What training is required for nurse aides under this bill?

s must complete a minimum of two hours of dementia-specific training covering topics such as dementia overviews, communication techniques, behavioral management, person-centered care, and resident rights.

When must nurse aides complete the required dementia training?

s must complete the training beginning not later than 180 days after the effective date of the amendment, and they must finish it before providing direct care to residents with dementia.

What happens if a long-term care facility fails to comply with the training rules?

The director of health may impose a fine, request a , or revoke the facility's license to operate.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Nov 5, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to Health
Nov 4, 2025SenateIntroduced
Introduced

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