Funding Available for Dementia Care Training By Lori Meyer on Sept. 1, 2022

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has several openings for Minnesota Medicaid-Certified Nursing Facilities interested in participating in an online Dementia Care staff training program.

The HCI-CARES program offers online dementia-care training modules covering various topics, including dementia basics and dementia-related behavior training for all facility staff. It also includes a Dementia Specialist credentialing for up to 5 staff members per facility.

This training is made available through the State Civil Monetary Penalties (CMP) Initiative. There is no cost for facilities that are selected and committed to participating.

Interested care centers should visit the Minnesota CMP Initiative website.

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