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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2nd Session of the 59th Legislature (2024)
SENATE BILL 1721 By: Brooks
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to long-term care; requiring certain
curricula and standar ds to include specified
subjects; providing for codification; and providing
an effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 1-1951.2 of Title 63, unless
there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
The curricula and standards f or nurse aide training and
competency programs established by the State Department of Health
under Section 1-1951 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma S tatutes shall
include subjects des igned to improve the quality of care of
residents and prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of residents
including, but not limited to:
1. Pursuant to paragraph 3 of subsection A of Section 1-1951 of
Title 63 of the Oklahoma S tatutes, a minimum of ten (10) hours of
training in the care of Alzheimer ’s patients;
2. Ethics and ethical conduct;
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3. Social media behavior and privacy ;
4. Trauma-informed care;
5. Basic legal statuses of residents or patients including but
not limited to guardianship, power of attorney, advance directive,
and living will;
6. Understanding basic cultural competency and religious
preferences;
7. Resident sexuality in care settings ;
8. Understanding state rules and regulations for reportable
incidents to the Department and th e nurse aide registry ;
9. Personal liability; and
10. Professional soft skill s including time management,
problem-solving, teamwork, stress management, decision -making,
critical thinking, conflict management, receiving criticism,
adaptability, and profes sionalism.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2024.
59-2-3092 DC 1/16/2024 5:57:08 PM