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Code · Virginia · Title 9.1 · Chapter 2

Code of Virginia § 9.1-203.2. Firefighter Alzheimer's disease and dementia training.

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A. Each fire department as defined in § 27-6.01 shall develop curricula for Alzheimer's disease and dementia training for its personnel, which shall include training regarding the following: the identification of, communication with, and facilitation of the safe return of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, which shall include
(i)techniques for respectful and effective communication with individuals with Alzheimer's disease and dementia and their caregivers;
(ii)techniques for addressing the behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, including alternatives to physical restraint;
(iii)protocols for identifying and reporting incidents of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and dementia to adult protective services;
(iv)protocols for contacting caregivers when an individual with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is found wandering or during an emergency or crisis situation;
(v)a reference list of local resources available for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and dementia; and
(vi)a reference list of local and national organizations that assist law-enforcement personnel with locating missing and wandering individuals with Alzheimer's disease and dementia and returning them to their caregivers.
B. Any fire department may develop the mental health awareness training curricula in conjunction with other fire departments or firefighter stakeholder groups or may use any training program, developed by any entity that satisfies the criteria set forth in subsection A.
C. Firefighters who receive mental health awareness training in accordance with this section shall receive appropriate continuing education credits from the Department of Fire Programs and the Virginia Fire Services Board.
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