D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3515

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 22-B3515 - STAFF TRAINING

3515.1

For each position, orientation training for each new employee shall be complete within thirty (30) days of the date on which each employee begins work in the CRFPID or directly with the person.

3515.2

Orientation shall be conducted by persons or entities with specialized training in the subjects to be covered in the orientation.

3515.3

Each CRFPID shall maintain a written copy of the orientation training program and materials, including the subjects covered, the number of hours of orientation, and the names and qualifications of the persons conducting the orientation. The written copy shall be available to the Department for review.

3515.4

Orientation shall include an overview of intellectual disabilities including, but not limited to, the definition and causes of intellectual disabilities, associated health implications, frequently used medications, and each person's history of care with intellectual disabilities.

3515.5

Orientation training shall also cover the following in accordance with each employee's responsibilities and the CRFPID's goals:

(a) Prevention of abuse, neglect and exploitation;

(b) Compliance with the policies and procedures of the CRFPID, including a review and discussion of relevance of them;

(c) Compliance with applicable District and Federal laws and regulations;

(d) Confidentiality requirements, including a review of HIPAA;

(e) Responding to emergencies, including reporting responsibilities, fire safety, vehicle safety evacuation procedures, disaster plans, first aid, CPR and any other emergency protocols;

(f) Providing personal care to persons;

(g) Nutrition;

(h) Meal preparation and food storage;

(i) Mealtime protocols;

(j) Behavior management;

(k) Persons rights;

(l) Community integration and inclusion;

(m) Communication skills and techniques;

(n) Adaptive Equipment and assistive technologies;

(o) Transfer and mobility procedures;

(p) Behavior supports;

(q) Sexuality, as indicated by the needs of the person;

(r) Infection control and universal precautions for staff and persons;

(s) Specialty areas related to the specific needs of the person;

(t) Implementing ISPs; and

(u) Training of the person in activities of daily living, including the maintenance of oral health and hygiene.

3515.6

Each direct care staff shall be currently certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. The CPR certification must be obtained in a classroom setting.

3515.7

The CRFPID shall provide on-the-job training as necessary for the performance of job assignments in accordance with the requirements of this section. Employees shall be directly supervised until the Residence Director or QIDP deems that competence in the performance of all job duties has been achieved.

3515.8

The CRFPID shall provide to each employee, at least, twelve (12) hours of annual training in the areas of intellectual disabilities, to include training on protecting persons from abuse, neglect, and mistreatment. The CRFPID shall document in writing each employee's annual training, including the subjects covered and the number of hours of each subject. The CRFPID shall maintain copies of all training materials.

3515.9

Each training program agenda and record of staff participation shall be available for review by the Department.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3515

Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 3280, 3295 (May 8, 1992); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 4282 (4/23/2021)