AAC AAC Staff Training & Workforce Development 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The Alzheimer's Association's dementia care training program most commonly referenced by long-term care facilities in the US is:
- CARES Dementia Basics (Correct answer)
- NAPLEX
- ACE Training
- ASCP Certification
Correct answer: CARES Dementia Basics
CARES Dementia Basics is a widely adopted online training program developed to equip direct care staff with foundational dementia care competencies.
Question 2: Which federal regulation requires nursing homes in the US to provide dementia-specific training to all staff who have direct contact with residents?
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910
- OBRA 1987 / CMS Dementia Training Requirements (Correct answer)
- HIPAA Privacy Rule
- ADA Title III
Correct answer: OBRA 1987 / CMS Dementia Training Requirements
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987 and subsequent CMS regulations mandate dementia-specific training for nursing home staff with resident contact.
Question 3: Person-centered dementia care training primarily emphasizes which core principle?
- Efficiency of task completion
- Standardizing all resident care routines
- Understanding and honoring individual preferences, history, and dignity (Correct answer)
- Reducing family involvement in care
Correct answer: Understanding and honoring individual preferences, history, and dignity
Person-centered care focuses on the unique life history, preferences, and dignity of each individual rather than applying one-size-fits-all routines.
Question 4: Which training approach is considered most effective for teaching dementia care skills to direct care workers?
- Lecture-only classroom instruction
- Simulation and hands-on skill demonstration with return demonstration (Correct answer)
- Self-study reading packets only
- Annual one-hour online refresher only
Correct answer: Simulation and hands-on skill demonstration with return demonstration
Research supports that skills-based training with simulation, demonstration, and return demonstration leads to greater competency retention than passive learning methods.
Question 5: Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) working with Alzheimer's patients must complete how many hours of initial dementia-specific training under CMS requirements?
- 4 hours
- 8 hours
- 16 hours
- At least the number required to meet facility competency standards under state and federal law (Correct answer)
Correct answer: At least the number required to meet facility competency standards under state and federal law
CMS requires that facilities ensure all staff are competent in dementia care; specific hour requirements vary by state, and facilities must meet the higher of state or federal standards.
Question 6: Staff burnout in dementia care settings is most effectively addressed through which organizational strategy?
- Mandatory overtime to ensure coverage
- Consistent assignment of caregivers to the same residents (Correct answer)
- Rotating staff frequently across all units
- Reducing break time to improve productivity
Correct answer: Consistent assignment of caregivers to the same residents
Consistent assignment reduces turnover, builds meaningful relationships between caregivers and residents, and decreases caregiver stress by improving familiarity with individual needs.
AAC AAC Staff Training & Workforce Development 1
The Alzheimer's Association's dementia care training program most commonly referenced by long-term care facilities in the US is: