New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 15 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOARDING HOMES
Section 8.370.15.31 - STAFF TRAINING

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.370.15.31

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. Training and orientation for each new employee and volunteer that provides direct care shall include a minimum of the following training prior to providing unsupervised care for residents.

B. On-going training shall be provided to staff that provides direct care as needed; the training and proof of competency shall include at a minimum:

(1) fire safety and evacuation training;

(2) first aid and CPR;

(3) safe food handling practices (for persons involved in food preparation and service), to include:
(a) instructions in proper storage;

(b) preparation and serving of food;

(c) safety in food handling;

(d) appropriate personal hygiene; and

(e) infectious and communicable disease control;

(4) confidentiality of records and resident's information;

(5) residents' rights;

(6) reporting requirements for abuse, neglect or exploitation in accordance with 8.370.9 NMAC;

(7) smoking policy for staff, residents and visitors;

(8) emergency procedures;

(9) staff are familiar with each resident's needs and services plan;

C. Documentation of orientation and subsequent trainings shall be kept in the personnel records at the boarding home.

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