Employee Orientation and Ongoing Training

Section 295 Section 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.