HAR §11-175-48. Right to a qualified, competent staff

(a) Psychiatric facilities and residential treatment facilities shall: (1) Ensure that all staff members receive orientation training and in-service training including specific training on the rights of consumers, any changes in statutes, administrative rules, and policies and procedures concerning consumer rights and role playing as consumers of the program's services. (2) Provide orientation and periodic training for volunteers related to the work they perform. (b) Work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in mental health services shall be planned, supervised and evaluated by a mental health professional. Work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in substance abuse services shall be planned, supervised, and evaluated by a certified substance abuse counselor or certified substance abuse program administrator. (c) At a minimum, the performance of staff shall be evaluated within six months of employment and once a year thereafter based on criteria established as follows: 175 - 38 2702 11-175-49 (1) For employees of public psychiatric facilities, by the department of personnel services; and (2) For employees of private psychiatric facilities and for residential treatment facilities, by the facility. [Eff. and comp DEC 30 1988; comp OCT 19 2007] (Auth: HRS §321-9) (Imp: HRS §334E-2)