Personnel policies

The facility shall identify to the department all personnel positions, using the titles and duties described in this chapter. For purposes of internal operations, a facility may use any definition or title for its positions. All personnel must be capable of performing assigned duties. The facility shall have clearly written personnel policies for employees and when applicable, nonemployees. The facility shall make the policies available to all personnel. The policies must include: 1. An annual professional training and development plan for all positions; 2. Procedures for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect; 3. Procedures detailing employee supervision and the number of employees one supervisor can supervise. The facility shall require and document annual training for supervisors to maintain and improve competence in the supervisory role and in facility treatment practices; 4. Procedures for employee annual written evaluation; 5. Procedures for personnel disciplinary actions and terminations; 6. Procedures for storing personal belongings which may include car keys, cell phones, and personnel medication while on duty; 7. Procedures for personnel grievances; 8. Each facility shall implement policy and procedure to address: a. Zero tolerance policies, which must include zero tolerance for sexual abuse and sexual harassment by personnel to others in the facility; b. Nondiscrimination against all personnel; and c. Steps taken when personnel violates policy, procedures, or licensing standards that affects the mental or physical well-being of a resident; and 9. A plan for review of the personnel policies and practices with employee participation at least once every three years, or more often as necessary. The facility shall document policy reviews, revisions, and employee participants in writing.