Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 82-4-1-.23

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 24, 2024

Rule 82-4-1-.23 - Human Resources

1.The C & A CSU shall develop and implement policies and procedures that address the hiring, training, promotion and termination of staff.

2.The C & A CSU shall define the responsibilities, qualifications, and competencies of staff For all positions.

3.The C & A CSU shall ensure that the type and number of professional staff attached to the unit are:

a.Properly licensed or credentialed in the professional field as required;

b.Present in numbers to provide adequate supervision to staff;

c.Present in numbers to provide services, supports, care and treatment to individuals as required;

d.Experienced and competent in the profession they represent; and

e. At least one (1) staff trained in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and first aid shall be on duty at all times. In addition, one staff trained in the use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) equipment shall also be on duty.

4.Paraprofessionals working in mental health, addictive diseases and co-occurring disability services must complete the standard training requirements for paraprofessionals.

5.The C & A CSU shall have procedures for verifying licenses, credentials, experience and competence of staff:

a.The C & A CSU shall document implementation of these procedures for all staff attached to the C & A CSU; and

b. Licenses and credentials shall be current as required by the field.

6.The C & A CSU shall ensure that all persons providing services comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations regarding professional licenses, qualifications and requirements related to the scope of practice.

7.The C & A CSU shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations governing criminal history records checks.

8.The C & A CSU shall have processes for managing personnel information and records.

9.The C & A CSU shall have provisions for sanctioning or removal of staff when:

a.Staff are determined to have deficits in required competencies; or

b. Staff are accused of abuse, neglect or exploitation of individuals.

10.The C & A CSU shall ensure that, prior to providing direct care to individuals, all staff, volunteers, and contactors shall be trained and show evidence of competence in all areas as defined in the DBHDD Provider Manual for Community Behavioral Health Providers.

11.The C & A CSU shall ensure that, within the first sixty (60) days of providing direct care to individuals, all staff, volunteers and contractors having direct contact with individuals shall receive training in all areas as defined in DBHDD Provider Manual for Community Behavioral Health Providers.

12.The C & A CSU shall have documentation of an annual training plan that addresses 100% of staff who deliver therapeutic content is trained in at least one (1) clinical and programmatic content topic related to the delivery of care.

13.The C & A CSU shall ensure that all employees are tested for tuberculosis prior to direct contact with individuals and are retested at least annually thereafter.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 82-4-1-.23

O.C.G.A. Secs. 37-1-20, 37-1-29.

Original Rule entitled "Environment of Care" adopted. F. Jun. 27, 2011; eff. July 17, 2011.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Human Resources" adopted. F. Mar. 9, 2015; eff. Mar. 29, 2015.