❌ HB474
Enact the Ohio Dementia Care Training Act for Nurse Aides
Summary
The Ohio Dementia Care Training Act for Nurse Aides mandates that long-term care facilities provide training and competency evaluation programs for nurse aides, specifically focusing on dementia care. Facilities must ensure that nurse aides complete these programs before providing direct care to residents with dementia, and they are required to maintain records of compliance. The act also establishes penalties for facilities that fail to comply with these training requirements.
Rationale
The bill imposes government-mandated training and evaluation requirements on nurse aides, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of minimal government intervention in employment and personal choice. Both the LP and LPO platforms advocate for free markets and oppose government mandates that interfere with private employment agreements.
Risks and Concerns
- Increases government control over employment practices
- Imposes additional costs on long-term care facilities
- Limits individual choice in training and employment