§295.3020. Employee Orientation and Ongoing Training

a)         Each new employee shall complete orientation within 10 days after the starting date of employment that includes:

 

1)         The establishment's philosophy and goals;

 

2)         Promotion of resident dignity, independence, self-determination, privacy, choice, and resident rights;

 

3)         Confidentiality of resident records and resident information;

 

4)         Hygiene and infection control;

 

5)         Abuse and neglect prevention and reporting requirements; and

 

6)         Disaster procedures.

 

b)         Each employee shall also complete orientation within 30 days after the starting date of employment that includes:

 

1)         Orientation to the characteristics and needs of the establishment's residents;

 

2)         The significance and location of resident service plans;

 

3)         Internal establishment requirements and the establishment's policies and procedures;

 

4)         The employee's job responsibilities and limitations;

 

5)         CPR and emergency procedures for medical events, if applicable; and

 

6)         Training in assistance with activities of daily living appropriate to the job.

 

c)         Each manager and direct care staff member shall complete a minimum of 8 hours of ongoing training, applicable to the employee's responsibilities, every 12 months after the starting date of employment.  The training shall include:

 

1)         Promoting resident dignity, independence, self-determination, privacy, choice, and resident rights;

 

2)         Disaster procedures;

 

3)         Hygiene and infection control;

 

4)         Assisting residents in self-administering medications;

 

5)         Abuse and neglect prevention and reporting requirements; and

 

6)         Assisting residents with activities of daily living.

 

d)         All training shall be documented with:

 

1)         Date;

 

2)         Starting and ending time;

 

3)         Instructors and their qualifications;

 

4)         Short description of content; and

 

5)         Staff member's written signature.

 

e)         An employee who has not demonstrated to the establishment that he or she is competent to perform a particular task may perform that task only under the direct supervision of an employee who has demonstrated competence in performing the task.