South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-78 - Standards for Licensing Hospices
Sec2 61-78.600 - STAFF AND TRAINING
Section 61-78.600.605 - Inservice Training (I)

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-78.600.605

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

A. The following training shall be provided by appropriate resources, such as, licensed or registered persons, video tapes, books, etc., to all staff members and direct care volunteers in the context of their job duties and responsibilities prior to patient contact and at a frequency determined by the Hospice, but at least annually:

1. Management and/or care of persons with contagious and/or communicable disease, for example, hepatitis, tuberculosis, HIV infection;

2. Care of persons specific to the physical and/or mental condition being cared for by the Hospice, such as, cancer, AIDS, dementia, or cognitive disability.

3. Use of restraints to include but not be limited to the provisions of Section 1804 (for designated staff members only);

4. OSHA standards regarding bloodborne pathogens;

5. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for designated staff members to ensure that there is a certified staff member available to patients who wish to receive CPR;

6. Confidentiality of patient information and records and the protection of patient rights;

7. Fire response training within twenty-four (24) hours of their first day on duty in the Hospice Facility (See Section 1803);

8. Emergency procedures and disaster preparedness within twenty-four (24) hours of their first day on duty in the Hospice Facility (See Section 1800).

B. Job Orientation. All new staff members and volunteers shall be oriented to acquaint them with the organization and environment, specific duties and responsibilities of staff members and volunteers, and patients' needs.

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