Nev. Admin. Code § 432A.320

Current through October 11, 2024

Section 432A.320 - Orientation program and basic training

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 432A.177, within the first 2 weeks after commencing employment, newly employed members of the staff of a facility must be given a written and oral orientation program and be trained in the policies, procedures and programs of the facility by the director or a designee trained by the director. The orientation must address, at a minimum:

(a) Any regulatory requirements that govern the facility;

(b) The goals and philosophy and the policies and procedures of the facility;

(c) Any planned programs or activities of the facility;

(d) The policies and practices of the facility for relating to parents;

(e) Meal patterns and food-handling policies and practices of the facility;

(f) Dealing with occupational health hazards for caregivers, including, without limitation, paying attention to the physical health and emotional demands of the job and being aware of any special considerations required by a caregiver who is pregnant;

(g) The emergency health and safety procedures of the facility; and

(h) The general health and safety policies and procedures of the facility, including, without limitation, policies and procedures concerning:

(1) Hand-washing techniques and requirements;

(2) Techniques for diapering and for assisting in the use of a toilet if care is provided to children in diapers or children needing help with using a toilet, including, without limitation, techniques for the disposal of diapers and for changing diapers;

(3) Identifying hazards and methods for preventing injuries;

(4) Techniques for preparing, serving and storing food for employees who are involved in any of the activities concerning food for children at the facility;

(5) Excluding a child from the facility because the child has an illness, and the manner in which illnesses are transmitted between persons;

(6) Methods for preparing formula if formula is prepared at the facility;

(7) Any precautions and other measures that should be taken to prevent exposure to blood and other bodily fluids, and policies and procedures to follow in the event of exposure to blood or other bodily fluids; and

(8) The administration of medication.

2. If required by the director or owner of the facility, a member of the staff of a facility shall participate in any specialized training related to child care which is offered in the community where the facility is located.

3. A volunteer who works at least 15 hours per week in a facility and participates in specialized child care training, as defined by the director:

(a) Is a member of the staff of the facility for the purposes of this section; and

(b) Must satisfy the training and certification requirements set forth in NAC 432A.323 and 432A.326.

4. Any training received by an employee of a facility or a volunteer who works in a facility as part of the orientation required by this section may not be applied toward meeting the training requirements set forth in NAC 432A.323 and 432A.326.

Nev. Admin. Code § 432A.320

Bd. for Child Care, Child Care Facilities Reg. § 9.1, eff. 2-28-80-NAC A 3-11-92; R203-03, 7-1-2004; R032-07, 4-23-2009

NRS 432A.077, 432A.177

REVISER'S NOTE.

The regulation of the Board for Child Care filed with the Secretary of State on July 1, 2004 (LCB File No. R203-03), which amended this section, contains the following provisions not included in NAC:

"Sec. 19. 1. Each person who, on July 1, 2004, is employed in a child care facility, other than in an accommodation facility or a facility that provides care for ill children, or is required pursuant to the amendatory provisions of NAC 432A.320 to satisfy the training and certification requirements set forth in NAC 432A.323 and section 3 of this regulation [NAC 432A.322 ], shall:

(a) Complete the 9 hours of training required pursuant to the amendatory provisions of NAC 432A.320 or subsection 1 of NAC 432A.323; and

(b) Obtain the certification in the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation required pursuant to the provisions of NAC 432A.320 or section 3 of this regulation [NAC 432A.322 ], within 12 months after July 1, 2004, unless the person has completed the training within the 12 months before July 1, 2004, or unless on July 1, 2004, the person is certified in the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and that certification satisfies the requirements set forth in section 3 of this regulation [NAC 432A.322 ].

2. Evidence that such a person has completed the training required pursuant to subsection 1 and has obtained certification in the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required pursuant to subsection 1 must be included in his personnel file and must be kept at the facility.

3. With regard to training concerning the administration of first aid and the recognition of signs and symptoms of illness that is required pursuant to the amendatory provisions of NAC 432A.323, the evidence listed in NAC 432A.308 as adequate evidence of compliance is adequate evidence of compliance for the purposes of this section.

Sec. 20. Each person who on July 1, 2004, is a director or licensee of a child care facility or is a caretaker employed in a child care facility shall, within 12 months after July 1, 2004, and in addition to completing any training required pursuant to section 19 of this regulation and completing any course in the development of children required pursuant to NAC 432A.306, complete at least:

1. Three hours of training by completing a course in the development of children; and

2. Three hours of training in child care, unless the person has completed the training within the 12 months before July 1, 2004."