Staff

At least one staff member shall be in any building in which residents are present at all times. Sufficient nursing and attendant staff are to be available for adequate care of residents at all times. 1. Arrangements must be demonstrated for the provision of adequate physician's services, including psychiatric and pediatric. If the director is not a physician, there must be services provided by a physician who will give regular health supervision and participate in the training of the staff. North Dakota Century Code section 25-16-03 requires medical examination of residents at least every six months. 2. Psychological services shall be provided and are to be under the direction of a psychologist licensed to practice psychology in North Dakota in conformity with the North Dakota licensure laws for psychologists. North Dakota Century Code section 25-16-03 requires psychological examination of residents at least every six months. 3. Social services are to be provided and shall be under the direction of a social worker. 4. Nursing services from registered nurses shall be provided as required by the program. This is especially important when the severely handicapped or those with serious medical problems are admitted to the center. When a professional nurse is included as a part of the staff, the nurse shall provide nursing services and participate in orientation and training of staff. 5. Qualified occupational, recreational, and speech therapists as well as qualified teachers shall be utilized as required. 6. A dietitian must be utilized in the food service. In the event that the center's program is not large enough to justify including a dietitian as a part of the staff, part-time services of a dietitian or dietetic consultation from the state department of health may be utilized. 7. Provisions shall be made for dental examinations and dental treatment by a dentist. A dentist shall assist the residential care center in developing an adequate program of oral hygiene. 8. Professional staff is to be utilized in the orientation and training of personnel. 9. Staff shall possess sufficient maturity and educational achievement to utilize the orientation and training program and to participate in a meaningful treatment and care program for the residents.