Md. Code Regs. 10.39.02.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 10.39.02.06 - Resources, Facilities, and Services

A. Physical Facilities. The physical facilities shall be adequate to meet the needs of the training program and shall include the following:

(1) Adequate space for privacy of faculty-student conferences;

(2) Classroom, laboratories, and conference rooms; and

(3) Space for equipment and instructional materials.

B. Instructional Resources. Learning resources and instructional materials such as books, audiovisual materials, and computer software shall be current, accessible, and relevant to the role of the CNA and shall adhere to the following guidelines:

(1) Clinical resources shall have a publication date not older than 5 years from the current year;

(2) Texts and other resources selected shall be relevant to the curriculum and written at a level appropriate to nursing assistants; and

(3) Acquisitions shall be selected with the participation of the nursing assistant faculty.

C. Clinical Facilities.

(1) Facilities used for clinical learning experiences shall be approved by the appropriate government authorities.

(2) Facilities with conditional or provisional approval status may not be used for student learning experiences.

(3) The Board shall approve the use of each clinical facility before utilization for student experience.

(4) There shall be a minimum of one instructor for each 8 students in the clinical area.

(5) Clinical facilities shall meet the following requirements:

(a) A sufficient number and variety of clients to provide training experiences for all students to achieve the stated objectives;

(b) A sufficient number of RNs and other nursing personnel to ensure safe and continuous care of clients; and

(c) Conformance with accepted standards of nursing care and practice.

(6) Written Agreements.

(a) The training program shall have a written agreement with any clinical facility that is not a part of the controlling institution.

(b) Written agreements between the program and the cooperating facilities shall:

(i) Be developed jointly with the clinical facility;

(ii) Be reviewed periodically;

(iii) Include provision for adequate notice of termination;

(iv) Specify the responsibility of the training program to the facility and the responsibility of the facility to the training program; and

(v) Identify the functions and responsibilities of the parties involved.

Md. Code Regs. 10.39.02.06