The California Department of Public Health has issued an All Facilities Letter seeking public input on updates to training and certification regulations for certified nurse assistants and home health aides. Healthcare facilities are encouraged to submit comments on the proposed changes, which include qualifications for initial certification and renewal, approval of certification training programs, training program components, competency evaluation, dual certification, in-service training and continuing education, and noncompliance consequences. The regulations will update the California Code of Regulations, specifically Title 22, Division 5, Chapter 2.5 and Title 22, Division 5, Chapter 6, Article 5. Written comments must be submitted by June 30, 2017.

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