Alaska Administrative Code
Title 7 - Health and Social Services
Part 4 - Children's Services and Juvenile Justice
Chapter 50 - Community Care Licensing
Article 8 - Maternity Homes
7 AAC 50.720 - Training

Universal Citation: 7 AK Admin Code 50.720

Current through August 30, 2024

(a) A facility must have a training plan that ensures each caregiver receives at least one hour of training in each of the following topics within the first year of employment:

(1) prenatal care, including nutrition, pregnancy issues, and child birth;

(2) infant and early childhood growth and development;

(3) infant and early childhood care and stimulation;

(4) drug, tobacco, and alcohol use by and effects on children;

(5) human sexuality and prevention of disease; and

(6) depression and suicide prevention.

(b) The facility's training plan under (a) of this section may include discussions at staff meetings, attendance at workshops, or self study.

(c) A facility may provide for the training of staff under (a) of this section by including staff in instructional programs also attended by pregnant and parenting individuals at the facility.

Authority:AS 44.29.020

AS 47.35.010(a)(3)

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