Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 42 - Adult Day Health Care
Subchapter F - Human Resources
Section I-4261 - Orientation and Training

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-4261

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. A center's orientation program shall provide training for any new direct care staff, either contracted or employed, to acquaint them with the philosophy, organization, program, practices and goals of the center. The orientation shall also include instruction in safety and emergency procedures as well as the specific responsibilities of the employee's job.

B. A center shall document that all employees, either contracted or staff, receive training on an annual basis in:

1. the principles and practices of participant care;

2. the center's administrative procedures and programmatic goals;

3. emergency and safety procedures;

4. protecting the participant's rights;

5. procedures and legal requirements concerning the reporting of abuse and neglect;

6. acceptable behavior management techniques,

7. crisis management; and

8. the centers policy on the prohibited use of social media.

C. A center shall ensure that each direct care staff completes no less than 20 hours of face-to-face training per year. Orientation and normal supervision shall not be considered for meeting this requirement.

D. A new direct care staff employee shall not be assigned to carry out a participants care until competency has been demonstrated and documented.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and 40:2120.41-46.

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