South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-16 - Minimum Standards for Licensing Hospitals and Institutional General Infirmaries
Sec2 61-16.500 - STAFF AND TRAINING
Section 61-16.507 - Job Orientation and In-Service Training
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. Orientation of all new personnel shall be structured to educate them about the organization and environment of the facility, the employees' specific duties and responsibilities, and patients' needs.
B. In-service training programs shall be planned and provided for all personnel to ensure and maintain their understanding of their duties and responsibilities. Records shall be maintained to reflect program content and individuals attending.
C. Either as a component of orientation or in a separate session, all new employees who will have contact with patients or who will handle or potentially handle blood, body fluids or tissue must receive general education regarding infection prevention and control within the hospital.
D. Each employee shall be familiar with the Facility's emergency disaster plan and fire response plans. The hospital must ensure at orientation and annually thereafter that employees receive training regarding emergency management, including surge policies and procedures and events that would indicate a need to implement surge policies and procedures, and fire response.
