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Minutes for SB88 - Committee on Public Health and Welfare
Short Title
Requiring the state long-term care ombudsman and regional ombudsman to receive training in memory care.
Minutes Content for Tue, Feb 11, 2025
The hearing on SB88 was opened.
Jenna Moyer, Office of Revisor of Statutes, provided an overview of the legislation. (Attachment 6)
Haely Ordoyne, Office of Public Advocates, described two concerns the agency has with the legislation. The concerns have to do with the needs and rights of long-term care residents who have Alzheimer's disease and the strategies of care for such residents. The second concern of the legislation was the training requirements would be in addition to the already required 36 hours of training for certification by the federal government. (Attachment 7)
Jamie Gideon, Alzheimer's Association, testified in support of the legislation. She stated that 65% of nursing home residents have some type of cognitive impairment and the projected increase of persons living with Alzheimer's is 41% by the year 2050. She suggested cost savings through staff training. (Attachment 8.
Tiffany Naccarato, a nurse practitioner for 15 years serving rural Kansans, shared her family's experience when a parent was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease. (Attachment 9)
Ruth Burress, described her family situation when a family member was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's in her fifties. She supported specific training regarding Alzheimer's disease and the challenges it present. (Attachment 10)
Lorrie Beck, was a caregiver for a family member who had Alzheimer's disease. She offered several specific issues for training such as early signs of the disease, communicating effectively, recognizing behavioral symptoms, and addressing issues of safety. (Attachment 11)
Conferees responded to questions.
WRITTEN ONLY TESTIMONY
Various persons A-Z (Attachment 12)
The hearing on SB88 was closed.
