District of Columbia Assisted Living Requirements
State-specific requirements, guidelines, and resources for Assisted Living in District of Columbia
District of Columbia
40 hours of approved training (or an accepted credential) before hire; ALR-specific training within 7 days
Training Hours Required
12 hours a year after the first year, including 4 hours on cognitive impairments
Continuing Education
Assisted living administrators must be licensed
Certification
Required for unlicensed personnel (22-B DCMR §10120)
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Overview
The District licenses assisted living residences (ALRs) through DC Health under the Assisted Living Residence Regulatory Act (D.C. Code §44-101.01 et seq.) and 22-B DCMR Chapter 101\. Before hire, staff must hold an accepted credential or complete at least 40 hours of training under a plan approved by the Mayor. Within 7 days the residence trains them on its own procedures. After the first year, staff complete 12 hours of in-service training every year, including 4 hours on cognitive impairments. Administrators add 12 hours of dementia training each year.
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Training Requirements
Initial Training Topics
- Topics in the Mayor-approved 40-hour plan
- The residence's own policies and procedures (within 7 days)
- Cognitive impairments and dementia care
- Monitoring changes in a resident's condition (ongoing training)
Renewal Process
Staff complete 12 hours of in-service each year after their first year. Administrators complete an additional 12 hours of dementia training each year.
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