D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A8018

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

Rule 22-A8018 - PERSONNEL TRAINING STANDARDS

8018.1

Behavioral health stabilization staff shall have annual training that meets the Occupational Safety & Health Administration ("OSHA") regulations that govern behavioral health facilities and any other applicable infection control guidelines, including use of universal precaution and avoiding exposure to hepatitis, tuberculosis, and HIV.

8018.2

A behavioral health stabilization provider shall have at least two (2) staff persons trained and certified by a nationally recognized authority that meets OSHA guidelines for basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation ("CPR") present at all times.

8018.3

A behavioral health stabilization provider shall have a current written plan for staff development and organizational on boarding, approved by the Department, which reflects the training and performance improvement needs of all employees working in that program. The plan should address the steps the 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 behavioral health stabilization services, including philosophy, goals and methods;

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

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

(d) The proper documentation of services in individuals' records, as applicable;

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

(f) Laws, regulations, and policies governing confidentiality of individual information and release of information, including HIPAA, the D.C. Mental Health Information Act, and 42 CFR Part 2 (as applicable);

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

(h) Individual rights; and

(i) Other trainings as directed by the Department.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A8018

Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 1623 (2/5/2021)