ARSD 46:04:01:15. Training required for shared living providers

Shared living providers shall meet the following training requirements: (1) Before a participant resides in a shared living home, the shared living provider is required to complete an initial orientation that includes the following: (a) Emergency procedures concerning fire prevention, accident prevention, and response to emergencies; and (b) Techniques of identifying and reporting abuse, neglect, and exploitation; (2) Within 30 days of a participant's residence in a shared living home, the shared living provider shall be trained in the following: (a) The shared living provider's role in promoting positive outcomes for participants; and (b) Participants' rights in accordance with chapter 46:11:03; (3) Within six months of the participant's residence in a shared living home, the shared living provider shall be trained in the following: (a) Implementation of a positive behavior support plan specified in the individualized service plan; (b) First aid; (c) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; (d) Disability awareness; and (e) Use of adaptive and augmentative devices used to support participants, as necessary.