Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part VII - Mental Health Manual
Subpart D - Nonresidential Agencies/Facilities/Services
Chapter 5240 - INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
STAFFING
Section 5240.13 - Staff training plan

Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 5240.13

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) An IBHS agency shall develop and implement a written plan to ensure initial and annual training requirements are met that includes the following:

(1) A written individual training plan that is:
(i) Updated annually for each staff person.

(ii) Based upon the staff person's educational level, experience, current job functions and performance reviews.

(iii) Appropriate to the staff person's skill level.

(2) An overall plan to ensure that staff receive training in accordance with this chapter and in a manner that is consistent with the policies and procedures of the IBHS agency.

(3) An annual review and update of the IBHS agency training plan based on service outcomes and staff performance evaluations.

(b) An IBHS agency shall keep documentation of completion of initial and annual training requirements in each staff person's personnel file in accordance with § 5240.42(b)(2) (relating to agency records).

(c) An IBHS agency shall accept documentation of completion of initial or annual training requirements from a college, university, National training organization, training entity accepted by a professional licensing organization or the Department.

(d) An IBHS agency may choose to not require a staff person to complete additional training if the staff person has completed the required initial or annual training while working for another IBHS agency.

(e) An IBHS agency shall keep records of initial and annual trainings that it provides to staff that includes documentation of the following:

(1) The date, time and location of the training.

(2) The name of the person who conducted the training and the person's qualifications to conduct the specific training.

(3) The names of staff who participated in the training.

(4) The specific topics addressed during the training.

(5) A copy of materials distributed to participants.

(6) A copy of materials that were used during the training.

(7) Department approval of the training.

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 5240.42 (relating to agency records); 55 Pa. Code § 5240.73 (relating to training requirements for staff who provide individual services); and 5 Pa. Code § 5240.83 (relating to training requirements for staff who provide ABA services).

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