460 IAC 6-14-4 Training

Sec. 4. (a) A provider shall train the provider's employees or agents in the protection of an individual's rights, including how to: (1) respect the dignity of an individual; (2) protect an individual from abuse, neglect, and exploitation; (3) implement person centered planning and an individual's ISP; and (4) communicate successfully with an individual. (b) A provider that develops training outcomes and objectives for an individual shall train the provider's employees or agents in: (1) selecting specific objectives; (2) completing task analysis; (3) appropriate locations for instruction; and (4) appropriate documentation of an individual's progress on outcomes and objectives. (c) A provider shall train direct care staff in providing a healthy and safe environment for an individual, including how to: (1) administer medication, monitor side effects, and recognize and prevent dangerous medication interactions; (2) administer first aid; (3) administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation; (4) practice infection control; (5) practice universal precautions; (6) manage individual-specific treatments and interventions, including management of an individual's: (A) seizures; (B) behavior; (C) medication side effects; (D) diet and nutrition; (E) swallowing difficulties; (F) emotional and physical crises; and (G) significant health concerns; and (7) conduct and participate in emergency drills and evacuations. (d) Applicable training as required in this section shall be completed prior to any person working with an individual.