California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 3 - Skilled Nursing Facilities
Article 4 - Optional Services
Section 72469 - Special Treatment Program Service Unit-in-Service Education

Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 72469

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) The facility shall provide to all program staff an average of at least one hour per week of ongoing, planned academic and on-the-job in-service education. The education shall include, but not be limited to the following:

(1) Specific program techniques for the mentally disordered.

(2) Setting behavioral program objectives for patients.

(3) Evaluation and assessment procedures and criteria.

(4) Noting and documenting patient progress in the program.

(b) The facility shall maintain a record of the in-service education. This record shall include the signature of staff in attendance, the number of hours, the date and the subjects covered.

1. Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-55-20 (2019 CA EO 55-20), dated April 22, 2020, which suspended certain provisions related to the operation of treatment and rehabilitation facilities that could restrict staffing flexibility, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1276, Health and Safety Code.

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