STAFF TRAINING PLAN

Subpart 1. Orientation and in-service training plan. Each facility administrator shall develop and implement a training plan for the orientation of new employees and volunteers and provide for continuing in-service training programs for all employees and volunteers. The training plans must be documented and describe curriculum, methods of instruction, and objectives. In-service training plans should be prepared annually, and orientation training plans must be reviewed and revised to changing conditions. Subp. 2. [Repealed, 39 SR 1203] Subp. 3. Other health and safety training. Each facility shall develop a training program which provides instruction in the following areas: A. procedures for responding to health-threatening situations; B. recognition of signs and symptoms, and knowledge of action required in potential emergency situations; C. methods of obtaining assistance; D. recognition of signs and symptoms of mental illness, suicide risk, emotional disturbance, and chemical withdrawal; E. procedures for patient transfers to appropriate medical facilities or health care providers; and F. prevention of communicable diseases.