Section 59057 - Staff Training(a) The licensee shall ensure that each direct care staff person completes a minimum of 32 hours of on-site orientation within the first 40 hours of employment. The on-site orientation must include the following: (1) Training required pursuant to Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Section 89965(h);(2) Overview of the following concepts, including, but not limited to:(A) Trauma-informed care;(B) Person-centered practices;(C) Positive behavioral supports; and(b) In addition to staff receiving the on-site orientation described in Subsection (a), within the first 80 hours of employment, the licensee shall ensure that direct care staff receive a minimum of 16 hours of emergency intervention training annually by a qualified instructor, pursuant to Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Section 85165(c), including, for group home staff, training on the emergency intervention requirements of Sections 59060.1 through 59060.5. The training must include the techniques the licensee will use to prevent serious injury and maintain safety regarding consumers who are a danger to self or others and must emphasize positive behavioral supports and techniques that are alternatives to physical restraints, pursuant to Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Section 84365 for an Enhanced Behavioral Supports Home licensed as a group home and Section 85165 for an Enhanced Behavioral Supports Home licensed as an adult residential facility.(c) A direct care staff person may not implement emergency interventions prior to successfully completing the training required in Subsection (b).(d) In addition to the training required by Subsections (a) and (b), the licensee shall ensure that, prior to providing direct consumer care, direct care staff receive hands-on training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation by a certified instructor. (1) Direct care staff shall maintain current certifications in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The licensee shall maintain the certifications in facility personnel records.(2) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification must be renewed annually.(e) The licensee shall ensure that direct care staff complete the competency-based training required by Section 4695.2(a) and (d) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, pursuant to Section 56033(b)-(g), and (i). Direct care staff shall successfully complete both segments of the competency-based training and passage of the competency test, or pass the challenge test, prior to or within one (1) year of employment at the Enhanced Behavioral Supports Home.(f) The licensee shall ensure direct care staff who use, participate in, approve, or provide visual checks of physical restraint, only use techniques specified in the Emergency Intervention Plan and which are not prohibited in Section 59060.1.(g) Direct care staff who use, participate in, approve, or provide visual checks of physical restraint shall comply with Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Section 89965(i) and (j), and also receive training on the emergency intervention requirements specified in Sections 59060.1-59060.5. The training shall be completed on an annual basis. The training shall be provided by an instructor who meets the requirements specified in Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Section 84365(c). (1) Direct care staff who use, participate in, approve, or provide visual checks of physical restraints shall be trained in the physical restraint technique utilized.(2) Direct care staff shall maintain written certification of completion of the training requirements specified in Subsection (g) issued by the emergency intervention program and specified in the emergency intervention plan.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 59057
1. New section filed 2-5-2016 as a deemed emergency pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 4684.86; operative 2-5-2016 (Register 2016, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 24 months. The emergency regulations may be readopted and remain in effect until approval of the Certificate of Compliance.
2. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-5-2016 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 3-27-2017 and filed 5-9-2017; amendments operative 5-9-2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 19).
3. Renumbering of former section 59057 to 59064 and renumbering and amendment of former section 59063 to section 59057 filed 7-12-2023; operative 7-12-2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 28). Note: Authority cited: Section 4684.86, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 4684.86, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. New section filed 2-5-2016 as a deemed emergency pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 4684.86; operative 2-5-2016 (Register 2016, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 24 months. The emergency regulations may be readopted and remain in effect until approval of the Certificate of Compliance.
2. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-5-2016 order, including new article heading and amendment of subsections (f)-(g), transmitted to OAL 3-27-2017 and filed 5-9-2017; amendments operative 5-9-2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3)(Register 2017, No. 19).
3. Renumbering of former section 59057 to 59064 and renumbering and amendment of former section 59063 to section 59057 filed 7-12-2023; operative 7/12/2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 28).