16 Del. Admin. Code § 3375-10.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

Section 3375-10.0 - In-Service Training for Staff/Parent(s) and Guardian(s)

10.1 Monthly staff development programs appropriate to the category of personnel shall be conducted to maintain quality patient care.

10.2 All staff development programs shall be documented.

10.3 All personnel shall be required to maintain certification in basic life support.

10.4 Each new employee shall participate in orientation to acquaint the employees with the philosophy, organization, program, practices, and goals of the PPECC facility.

10.5 A comprehensive orientation to acquaint the parent(s) and/or guardian(s) with the philosophy and services shall be provided at the time of child's placement in the PPECC.

10.6 Staff development programs shall be provided to:

10.6.1 Facilitate the ability of the staff to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team which includes health professionals and the parent(s) and/or guardian(s);

10.6.2 Improve communication skills to facilitate a collaborative relationship between parent (s) and/or guardians) and professionals;

10.6.3 Increase understanding the effects childhood illness has on the child's development and the parent(s) and/or guardian(s);

10.6.4 Increase understanding and coping with the effects of childhood illnesses and shall cover a variety of topics including: issues of death and dying; awareness of services available at the hospital, school, community, state, and professional organizations; and fostering of advocacy skills;

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

10.6.6 Provide training in the implementation of new technology;

10.6.7 Develop a comprehensive Protocol for Care to include the medical, nutritional, developmental and psychosocial needs of medically/technologically dependent children;

10.6.8 Prepare for management of emergency medical situations in a PPECC setting.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 3375-10.0

25 DE Reg. 779( 2/1/2022) (final)