South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 67 - Department of Social Services
Article 67:61 - Substance Use Disorders
Chapter 67:61:05 - Personnel
Section 67:61:05:05 - Orientation of personnel
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
The agency shall provide orientation for all staff, including contracted staff providing direct clinical services, interns, and volunteers, within ten working days after employment. The orientation must be documented and must include at least the following items:
(1) Fire prevention and safety, including the location of all fire extinguishers in the facility, instruction in the operation and use of each type of fire extinguisher, and an explanation of the fire evacuation plan and agency's smoking policy;
(2) The confidentiality of all information about clients, including a review of the confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records, as set forth in 42 C.F.R. Part 2, in effect on January 18, 2017, and 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164, in effect on September 26, 2016;
(3) The proper maintenance and handling of client case records;
(4) The agency's philosophical approach to treatment and the agency's goals;
(5) The procedures to follow in the event of a medical emergency or a natural disaster;
(6) The specific job descriptions and responsibilities of employees;
(7) The agency's policies and procedure manual, maintained in accordance with § 67:61:04:01; and
(8) The agency's procedures regarding the reporting of cases of suspected child abuse or neglect, in accordance with SDCL 26-8A-3 and 26-8A-8.
General Authority: SDCL 1-36-25, 34-20A-27.
Law Implemented: SDCL 1-36-25, 34-20A-27(1)(5).
Persons required to report child abuse or neglected child -- Intentional failure as misdemeanor, SDCL 26-8A-3.
Oral report of abuse or neglect -- To whom made -- Response report, SDCL 26-8A-8.
