Kan. Admin. Regs. § 26-41-103

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 37, September 12, 2024

Section 26-41-103 - Staff development

(a) The administrator or operator of each assisted living facility or residential health care facility shall ensure the provision of orientation to new employees and regular in-service education for all employees to ensure that the services provided assist residents to attain and maintain their individuality, autonomy, dignity, independence, and ability to make choices in a home environment.

(b) The topics for orientation and in-service education shall include the following:

(1) Principles of assisted living;

(2) fire prevention and safety;

(3) disaster procedures;

(4) accident prevention;

(5) resident rights;

(6) infection control; and

(7) prevention of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of residents.

(c) If the facility admits residents with dementia, the administrator or operator shall ensure the provision of staff orientation and in-service education on the treatment and appropriate response to persons who exhibit behaviors associated with dementia.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 26-41-103

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 39-932; effective May 29, 2009.