N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43J-17.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:43J-17.3 - Staff development

(a) The facility shall provide each new employee with an orientation to acquaint the employee with the philosophy, organization, program, practices and goals of the facility.

(b) The facility shall provide or arrange ongoing staff development and/or continuing education programs appropriate to the category of personnel to be conducted and documented to facilitate quality child-care.

(c) The facility shall provide staff development and/or continuing education programs to:

1. Facilitate the ability of the staff to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team, which includes health professionals and the parent;

2. Improve communication skills to facilitate a collaborative relationship between parent and staff;

3. Increase staff's understanding of the effects that childhood illness has on the child's development and the parent and family members;

4. Develop case management skills to assist the family in setting priorities, planning and implementing the child's care at home; and

5. Provide training in the implementation of new technology.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43J-17.3