N.M. Admin. Code § 7.8.3.31
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024
Section 7.8.3.31 - STAFF EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENTA. A facility licensed pursuant to these regulations must have a written plan for the orientation, ongoing staff development, supervision and evaluation of all staff members. (1) A facility licensed pursuant to these regulations must document that direct service staff members have received appropriate training to include, but not limited to the following: (a) The facility's emergency and safety procedures on a semi-annual basis.(b) The principles and practices of child care.(c) The facility's administrative procedures and overall program goals.(d) Acceptable behavior management techniques.(f) Use of restraints if used in the facility program.(2) Each facility shall have an introductory orientation program for all staff. This program shall include orientation to emergency and safety procedures and the responsibilities of the staff member's job assignment.B. Tuberculosis Clearance: Prior to employment each staff member must have a certificate from a physician or medical facility stating that they are free from tuberculosis in a transmissible form as required by Regulations Governing Control of Communicable Disease in Health Facility Personnel.C. First Aid/CPR Qualifications: (1) At least one (1) direct child care staff member on duty must have a current First Aid Certificate.(2) At least one (1) direct child care staff member on duty must have a current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation certification.D. Child Abuse And Neglect Training: Each staff member of a facility licensed pursuant to these regulations must be thoroughly instructed in the New Mexico State Children's Code concerning definition of abuse and neglect and on their responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect as provided in Section 32A-4-3 of the New Mexico Children's Code.N.M. Admin. Code § 7.8.3.31
7.8.3.31 NMAC - N, 05/15/01