Current through September, 2024
Section 11-89-7 - Qualifications of caregiver and administrator(a) The caregiver of a facility shall: (1) Be at least eighteen years of age and be able to read, write and communicate in English;(2) Be CPR and first aid trained;(3) Have completed department approved developmentally disabled domiciliary training and be certified to provide care and training to residents with developmental disabilities;(4) Provide care, training and supervision to the residents and shall have no outside activity or family responsibilities that will interfere with that care and supervision;(5) Be available to and participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team;(6) Conduct care and training of the resident in accordance with the resident's individual plan; and(7) Meet all other general staff requirements as provided in section 11-89-9.(b) The administrator of the facility shall be responsible for: (1) Administering the facility in accordance with this chapter and established policy, program and budget;(2) Developing an administrative plan and operational procedures which show clear lines of authority and which delineates supervisory relationships with accompanying position description; and(3) Developing a written provision for the continued operation of the facility with appropriate assignment of the caregiver's responsibilities whenever the caregiver is absent; and(4) Facilitate the integration of the resident into the family and community.[Eff FEB 03 1992] (Auth: HRS §§ 321-9, 321-11, 321-15.9) (Imp: HRS § 321-15.9)