S.D. Admin. R. 44:79:04:04

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024
Section 44:79:04:04 - Personnel training

The hospice shall have a formal orientation program and an ongoing education program for all personnel. Ongoing education programs shall cover the required subjects annually. These programs shall include the following subjects:

(1) Fire prevention and response. The hospice shall conduct fire drills quarterly for each shift to train all staff. Silent or code announcement drills may be conducted;
(2) Emergency procedures and preparedness;
(3) Infection control and prevention;
(4) Accident prevention and safety procedures;
(5) Proper use of restraints;
(6) Patient rights;
(7) Hospice philosophy and death & dying;
(8) Confidentiality of patient information;
(9) Incidents and diseases subject to mandatory reporting and the hospices reporting mechanisms;
(10) Care of patients with special or unique needs; and
(11) Dining assistance, nutritional risks, and hydration needs of patients.

Any personnel whom the hospice determines will have no contact with patients are exempt from training required by subdivisions (5), (7), (9), (10) and (11) of this section.

Additional personnel education shall be based on hospice identified needs.

Current professional and technical reference books and periodicals shall be made available for personnel.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:79:04:04

42 SDR 51, effective 10/13/2015

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(5).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(5).