ARM 37.106.3229. STAFF TRAINING

(1) A facility must have written policies, procedures, and initial and ongoing training curriculum that meets the minimum requirements in this rule. (2) Facilities must provide adequate and timely training to ensure the safety of residents. (3) All staff must complete a minimum of 24 hours of orientation training consisting of the following minimum requirements: (a) an overview of the facility’s policies, procedures, organization, and services; (b) mandatory child abuse reporting laws; (c) behavioral management techniques; (d) fire safety, including emergency evacuation routes; (e) confidentiality; (f) suicide prevention; (g) emergency medical procedures; (h) report writing including the development and maintenance of logs and journals; (i) resident rights as outlined in ARM 37.106.3212; and (j) hours required for on-the-job training. (4) Orientation training must be completed and documented before the staff person may count in the staff ratio as specified in ARM 37.106.3228. (5) All staff must complete the following certification training within six months of hire: (a) the use of de-escalation training and methods of managing residents as described in the facility’s policies; (b) first aid and hands-on CPR certification; and (c) maintain and update these trainings and certifications as required. (6) Staff may not work alone without completing the requirements of (5). (7) The facility must provide ongoing training for staff to maintain and improve proficiency in their knowledge and skills. Training must be a minimum of 20 hours annually and appropriate for the level of care provided. (8) All training must be documented and kept on file for each staff member, administrator, and volunteer.