Connecticut 2019 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB06855

Introduced
1/30/19  

Caption

An Act Establishing A Training And Development Advisory Committee For Direct Care Workers.

Impact

The passage of HB 06855 is expected to improve the quality of care provided by direct care workers by ensuring that all such workers receive training that meets established guidelines. This structured approach is anticipated to lead to more consistent and effective care practices, thereby elevating the overall standard of support that clients receive, particularly those with complex needs. The establishment of the advisory committee signifies a proactive approach towards addressing the training disparities that exist in the current system.

Summary

House Bill 06855 aims to establish a Training and Development Advisory Committee specifically for direct care workers. The primary goal of this bill is to enhance the level of training received by these workers to ensure they are adequately equipped to provide care, particularly for clients with heightened needs. The proposed committee would be responsible for evaluating current training protocols and identifying gaps that necessitate the development of additional curricula. This initiative reflects an increasing recognition of the crucial role that direct care workers play in the healthcare system, as well as the need for standardized training processes to enhance service delivery across various government agencies.

Contention

While specific points of contention regarding HB 06855 are not detailed in the provided discussions, such legislation often faces scrutiny around the allocation of funding for training initiatives and potential impacts on current workers' schedules and responsibilities. Stakeholders may express differing views on how best to implement training requirements and ensure ongoing support for workers, particularly in balancing care provision with necessary training commitments. Discussions may also include concerns about the adequacy of resources dedicated to these training programs and potential resistance from existing care facilities that may have their own established protocols.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05511

An Act Concerning The Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee.

CT HB05293

An Act Concerning The Department Of Developmental Services' Recommendations Regarding Various Revisions To Developmental Services Statutes.

CT SB00456

An Act Establishing A Pilot Program For The Development And Implementation Of Ten-year Plans To Eradicate Concentrated Poverty In The State.

CT SB00369

An Act Concerning Home Care Worker Safety.

CT HB05051

An Act Establishing Early Start Ct.

CT HB05431

An Act Establishing A Connecticut Families And Workers Account.

CT HB05483

An Act Establishing And Transferring Various Functions To A Division Of Fire Services Administration Within The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection, Revising The Powers And Composition Of The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control And Establishing A Working Group.

CT SB00320

An Act Concerning Early Childhood Developmental Disorders.

CT SB00014

An Act Assisting School Districts In Improving Educational Outcomes, Implementing The Recommendations Of The Department Of Education And The Technical Education And Career System And Establishing Early Start Ct.

CT SB00407

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study Workers’ Compensation Coverage For Students Of Regional Agricultural Science And Technology Centers.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.