D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A3912

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 25, June 21, 2024

Rule 22-A3912 - CLUBHOUSE STAFF TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

3912.1

A staff member shall receive training in accordance with the Clubhouse Standards before he or she may work independently with a member.

3912.2

A Clubhouse provider shall have a current written plan for staff development and organizational onboarding, which shall be approved by the Department, that reflects the training and performance improvement needs of all employees working in that Clubhouse. The plan shall address the steps the Clubhouse provider will take to ensure the recruitment and retention of highly qualified employees and the reinforcement of staff development through training, supervision, the performance management process, and activities such as shadowing, mentoring, skill testing and coaching. The plan shall include culturally competent training and on boarding activities in the following core areas:

(a) The program's approach to addressing psychosocial rehabilitation services, including philosophy, goals, and methods;

(b) The staff member's specific job description and role in relationship to other staff;

(c) Emergency preparedness plan and all safety-related policies and procedures;

(d) The proper documentation of services in individual member records, as applicable;

(e) Policies and procedures governing infection control, protection against exposure to communicable diseases, and the use of universal precautions;

(f) Laws and policies governing confidentiality of client information and release of information;

(g) Laws and policies governing reporting abuse and neglect;

(h) Consumer rights; and

(i) Other trainings deemed necessary and communicated by the Department.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A3912

Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 5638 (5/3/2019)