Education programs

1. The general acute hospital shall design, implement, and document educational programs to orient new employees and to keep all staff current on new and expanding programs, techniques, equipment, and concepts of quality care. The following topics must be covered annually: a. Infection control measures, including blood-borne pathogens. b. Safety and emergency procedures, including procedures for fire and other disasters. c. Procedures for life-threatening situations, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the lifesaving techniques for choking victims. d. Patient rights. 2. Primary care hospitals are subject to the education programs requirements for general acute hospitals in this section. 3. Specialized hospitals are subject to the education programs requirements for general acute hospitals in this section.