New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 44C - STANDARDS FOR COMMUNITY RESIDENCES FOR PERSONS WITH HEAD INJURIES
Subchapter 2 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
Section 10:44C-2.7 - Staff training

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:44C-2.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) Basic staff training programs shall either be offered by the Department, or provided or obtained by the licensee after obtaining approval from the Department, to ensure staff competency. Within 90 days of employment, each employee shall successfully complete training approved by the Office of Licensing that shall address, at a minimum:

1. Overview of head injury;

2. Medication training;

3. Preventing abuse and neglect;

4. First Aid Training provided by a training entity that meets the current Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) guidelines (and have a valid certificate on file); and

5. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation training provided by a training entity that meets the current Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) guidelines (and have a valid certificate on file).

(b) Staff shall receive training in all policies and procedures not covered during orientation which are relevant to the employee's job within 60 days of hire.

(c) Specialized training programs, identified as necessary during the application process or subsequently, shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Specialized feeding techniques;
i. Feeding tube responsibilities shall be delegated to nursing personnel.

2. Mobility procedures and the safe use of mobility devices, including those necessary for transport.
i. Persons who work with persons served who require assistance to use any other device or technique shall receive specific training in procedures and techniques for the use of such adaptive devices;

3. Seizure disorders, physical disabilities, or other identified medical needs; and

4. Identified mental health needs, including the need for behavior modification.
i. Persons who work with persons served who require behavior support plans shall receive training in the implementation of all such plans.

(d) All staff who work with persons served who have specialized needs shall receive training in such specialized training programs within 90 days of employment.

1. Only staff who demonstrate competency in the provision of services to persons with specialized needs shall provide those services.

(e) Training records pursuant to (b) and (c) above shall be maintained in the administrative offices and shall contain the following:

1. A curriculum describing the courses or topics offered and a training plan addressing how the content of each course or topic will be delivered;

2. Documentation of attendance through a report that includes the dated signatures of the trainer and the trainee; and

3. Results of all training programs.

(f) The licensee may conduct, at its discretion, and without specific prior approval from the Division, training programs in addition to training required by this chapter.

(g) All training conducted pursuant to (b) and (c) above shall be conducted by a qualified trainer.

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