Ariz. Admin. Code § 21-7-130

Current through Register Vol. 31, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Section R21-7-130 - General Qualifications for Staff

A. The licensee shall ensure that all staff are currently certified, registered, or licensed as required by state law and applicable to their position.

B. The licensee shall ensure that all staff certify, on notarized forms provided by the Department, whether the staff is awaiting trial on or has ever been convicted of any of the criminal offenses listed in A.R.S. § 41-1758.07.

C. For all staff, the licensee shall obtain and document at least two references as follows:

1. Current or most recent employment through reference checks; and

2. At least one reference from persons not related to the staff by blood or marriage, who can attest to the staff's character, knowledge, and skill.

D. The licensee shall ensure that:

1. Direct care staff is certified in adult and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) prior to providing direct care to children; and

2. Direct care staff is certified in first aid by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, the Arizona Chapter of the National Safety Council, or any other provider whose program contains core elements similar to these entities, and contains a demonstrative component prior to providing direct care to children.

3. Training and certification solely provided on-line shall not be accepted.

E. The licensee may allow one staff to perform multiple functions or fill more than one position if:

1. The staff performing multiple functions is qualified for the jobs held; and

2. The licensee does not violate the applicable requirements of this Chapter.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-7-130

New Section made by final rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 2231, effective 11/6/2023.