South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 46 - Department of Human Services
Article 46:17 - ICF/MR
Chapter 46:17:04 - Service standards
Section 46:17:04:17 - Staff orientation training
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024
Within 30 days of employment, newly-hired staff must receive an orientation training program. Orientation shall include:
(1) Instruction in the ethical principles related to basic positive behavior supports or approaches;
(2) Definitions of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of persons supported;
(3) Techniques of identifying and observing signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation;
(4) Procedures used in reporting, investigating, and documenting alleged instances of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or injury of unknown source;
(5) Disability awareness;
(6) The philosophy and mission of the ICF/IID;
(7) Emergency plans and procedures, including first aid; and
(8) Knowledge and understanding of the person's rights.
Those staff who work or are expected to work most closely with the person must receive training at least annually in courses including crisis intervention, behavior management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, emergency evacuation, first aid techniques, safety and sanitation, and proper lifting and transferring techniques.
General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(1).
Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-2-27, 42 C.F.R. § 483.430 (October 1, 2002).
