ARSD 44:73:04:05. Personnel training

The facility shall have a formal orientation program and an ongoing education program for all healthcare personnel. All healthcare personnel must complete the orientation program within thirty days of hire and the ongoing education program annually thereafter. The orientation program and ongoing education program must include the following subjects: (1) Fire prevention and response; (2) Emergency procedures and preparedness; (3) Infection control and prevention; (4) Accident prevention and safety procedures; (5) Proper use of restraints; (6) Resident rights; (7) Confidentiality of resident information; (8) Incidents and diseases subject to mandatory reporting and the facility's reporting mechanisms; (9) Care of residents with unique needs; (10) Dining assistance, nutritional risks, and hydration needs of residents; (11) Abuse and neglect; and (12) Advanced directives. Any personnel whom the facility determines will have no contact with residents are exempt from training required by subdivisions (5) and (8) to (12), inclusive, of this section. The facility shall provide additional personnel education based on the facility's identified needs. The facility shall make available current professional and technical reference books and periodicals for personnel.