Extended Congregate Care Training Requirement

INITIAL ECC TRAINING REQUIREMENT

The administrator and extended congregate care supervisor, if different from the administrator, must complete the ALF Core Training Program and six (6) hours of initial training in extended congregate care provided by ECC Training Providers prior to the facility's receiving its extended congregate care license or within 3 months of beginning employment in the facility as an administrator or ECC supervisor. Completion of core training shall be a prerequisite for this training. Supervisors who attended core training prior to April 20, 1998, shall not be required to take the core training competency test.

ECC CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING REQUIREMENT

In addition, the ALF administrator and the extended congregate care supervisor, if different from the administrator, must complete a minimum of six (6) hours of continuing education every two years in any of the core topics identified in Chapter 400.452, F.S.; or physical, psychological, or social needs of frail elderly and disabled persons, or persons with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders.

ECC IN-SERVICE TRAINING REQUIREMENT

All direct care staff providing care to residents in an extended congregate care program must complete at least two (2) hours of in-service training provided by the facility within 6 months of beginning employment in the facility. The training must address extended congregate care concepts and requirements, including statutory and rule requirements, and delivery of personal care and supportive services in an extended congregate care facility.