6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1 Chapter 08 Part 7

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024

Part 7 - Training

7.1 The administrator shall develop and implement a policy and procedure for the initial orientation and on-going training of staff and volunteers to ensure that all duties and responsibilities are accomplished in a competent manner. The policy and procedure shall include, but not be limited to:

(A) Ensuring each staff member or volunteer completes an initial orientation prior to providing any care or services to a resident. Such orientation shall include, at a minimum:

(1) The care and services provided by the facility;

(2) Assignment of duties and responsibilities specific to the staff member or volunteer;

(3) Infection prevention and control and universal precautions, as required in Part 12.2;

(4) Emergency response policies and procedures, including:

(a) Recognizing emergencies;

(b) Relevant emergency contact numbers;

(c) Fire response, including facility evacuation procedures;

(d) Basic first aid;

(e) Automated external defibrillator (AED) use, if applicable; and

(f) Serious illness, injury, and/or death of a resident.

(5) Reporting requirements, including occurrence reporting procedures within the facility and reporting abuse, neglect, mistreatment, or exploitation;

(6) Resident rights;

(7) Prevention of abuse and neglect; and

(8) An overview of the facility's policies and procedures and how to access them for reference.

(B) Ensuring each staff member or volunteer receives training on the following topics prior to that staff member or volunteer having unsupervised contact with residents:

(1) Training specific to each individual resident, as relevant to their job duties, including, but not limited to:

(a) Medical protocols and therapy programs;

(b) Needs related to activities of daily living;

(c) Specialized services;

(d) Individual interests and preferences;

(e) Individual evacuation capabilities; and

(f) Dietary and nutritional needs.

(2) Person-centered care;

(3) Maintenance of a clean, safe, and healthy environment, including appropriate cleaning techniques, as applicable;

(4) Food safety, in compliance with Part 13.3, as applicable to job duties; and

(5) Medication administration policies, procedures, and responsibilities.

(C) Training and drills for Emergency Management as required in 19.2.

(D) Training and orientation documentation requirements, including that such orientation and training be documented in the staff member's or volunteer's personnel file.

7.2 The administrator shall develop and implement a process for staff monitoring.

(A) There shall be an annual written evaluation of staff competency specific to the duties required at the facility and resident needs.

(B) If a staff member fails the annual competency evaluation, the administrator shall, at a minimum, provide and document retraining, and reevaluate to demonstrate competency is achieved.

7.3 The administrator shall document that orientation and training in emergency procedures has been provided for each new staff member, each volunteer, and each newly admitted resident capable of self-evacuation. Training shall occur within seven (7) working days of employment or moving into to the group home.

6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 08 Part 7