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These four notable strategies served as the foundation of Pennsylvania’s long-term care workforce. Attendees of the Bucks County Long-Term Care Summit on June 21 in Newtown identified areas where change was possible at the local level. Long-term care experts pointed to several pieces of legislation under consideration by the Pennsylvania General Assembly that they believe could make a difference: SB 1102 - revamps training for nurse aides, developing a new curriculum and establishing a “train-the-trainer” program model among other changes. It allows nursing students and nurse graduates to use their prior education and clinical experience as a prerequisite to certified nursing assistant examination and certification. The measure, which passed the Senate, was awaiting action in the House. SB 1103 - directs the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to offer a skill competency examination in lieu of a high school diploma or GED for direct care workers. SB 1104 - allows 11th and 12th grade students who work in a congregate care setting to receive elective credits. The measure passed the Senate and awaits action in the House. https://lnkd.in/emb44ehn

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