Section 11-94.2-20 - In-service education(a) There shall be a staff in-service education program that includes the following: (1) Orientation for all new employees that shall include:(A) Information to acquaint them with the philosophy, organization, program, policies and procedures, practices, and goals of the facility; and(B) Competency evaluation to ensure that staff are able to carry out their respective duties;(2) In-service training for employees who have not achieved the desired level of competence, and continuing in-service education to update and improve the skills and competencies of all employees;(3) In-service training that shall include annually, at minimum, prevention and control of infections, fire prevention and safety, disaster preparedness for all hazards, accident prevention, resident rights including prevention of resident abuse, neglect and financial exploitation, and problems and needs of the aged, ill, and disabled;(4) Competency testing for cardiopulmonary resuscitation to annually certify the nursing staff;(5) Training in oral hygiene and denture care, which shall be given to the nursing staff at least annually; and(6) Appropriate personal hygiene instructions at regular intervals shall be given to all personnel providing direct care and handling food. (b) Records shall be maintained and available for departmental review for all orientation and staff in-service and development programs.(c) The facility shall have in place a system to ensure that all staff receive in-service training.Haw. Code R. § 11-94.2-20
[Eff 9/16/2022] (Auth: HRS §§ 321-9, 321-11) (Imp: HRS §§ 321-9, 321-11)