Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) The facility
shall provide each employee with initial and continuing training that enables
the employee to perform his or her duties effectively, efficiently, and
competently.
(b) Before assuming
their normal duties, new employees shall receive an orientation to acquaint
them with:
1. The organization's philosophy,
goals, programs, and practices;
2.
An overview of developmental disabilities and any special needs of the
individuals being served, for example, medical or behavioral problems requiring
specific, tailored training;
3. The
appropriate job description and the personnel policies of the
organization;
4. The prevention of
abuse, neglect and exploitation;
5.
Unusual incident reporting and investigating procedures; and
6. The facility's emergency and safety
procedures.
(c) Direct
service staff shall be accompanied by experienced workers on initial tours of
duty for at least a period of two weeks or such time as these staff person(s)
are able to safeguard the health and safety of individuals being served by the
facility.
(d) Within 120 calendar
days of employment, each employee shall receive in-service training which shall
address, at a minimum:
1. Training in the
principles of normalization;
2.
Review of all policies and procedures not covered during orientation which are
relevant to the employee's job;
3.
Acceptable behavior management techniques, including crisis management and
restraint usage, if applicable;
4.
Standard First Aid Training based on the American Red Cross
curriculum;
5. Cardio-Pulmonary
Resuscitation;
6. Training in
universal precautions;
7. Detecting
signs of illness or dysfunctions that warrant medical or nursing intervention;
and
8. Basic skills to meet health
needs and problems of the individual with developmental disabilities.
(e) The facility shall provide
specialized training programs to staff which focus on skills and competencies
directed toward the developmental, behavioral, and health needs of the
individuals being served. These areas may include, but are not limited to:
1. Persons who work with individuals who
require specialized feeding techniques shall receive training in the use of
those techniques;
2. Persons who
work with individuals who use mobility devices shall receive training in
mobility procedures and the safe use of mobility devices;
3. Persons who work with individuals with
seizure disorders, physical disabilities or other identified medical needs
shall receive training in the provision of training, assistance, and care to
those individuals; and
4. Persons
who work with individuals with identified mental health needs shall receive
training in the provision of training, assistance, and care to those
individuals.
(f) All
staff shall be able to demonstrate the skills and techniques necessary to:
1. Intervene when an individual exhibits
inappropriate behavior; and
2.
Implement the program plans for each individual for whom they are
responsible.
(g)
Facility training records shall be maintained and include the following:
1. The curriculum and training
plan;
2. A record of attendance
which includes the dated signature of the trainer and the trainee;
and
3. An employee's record
indicating all training sessions attended.
i.
The employee's record shall include a section on mandated training.
