Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Work group backs standardized safety training but debates who develops and pays for it
Summary
The work group recommended state‑level standardized workplace violence and de‑escalation training for home‑health providers, but members from DSS, DPH and provider groups warned about fiscal and operational responsibility and the workforce burden of any required certification.
Members of the Workforce Safety Work Group recommended a standardized safety curriculum focused on workplace violence prevention, de‑escalation and practical safety skills for home‑health staff, while debating whether the state should develop the curriculum or allow agencies to adopt nationally recognized, evidence‑based programs.
Cochair Tracy Wodach framed the training proposal as a top recommendation: “We had recommended, the state of Connecticut creating a comprehensive training curriculum,” she said, listing workplace violence prevention, communication skills and flexible delivery as core elements. Sasa added that many state agencies…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
