10-144-118 Me. Code R. § 6.D

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

Section 144-118-6.D - Staff Training

6.D.1. The facility must provide each employee with initial and continuing training that enables him to perform his/her duties effectively, efficiently and competently.

6.D.2. Employees who work with clients must be provided training focused on skills and competencies directed toward the clients' developmental, behavioral, and health needs.

6.D.3. The facility must provide each employee with basic orientation to his/her position. The orientation should be provided within two (2) weeks of employment and should include, but not be limited to:

a. Emergency procedures such as fire protection/drills/evacuations;

b. Job description and personnel policies;

c. Facility policies and procedures;

d.Daily operational procedures;

e. Orientation to community;

f.Confidentiality; and

g. Reportable Events.

6.D.4. Staff training and introduction to developmental disabilities should be provided to each direct service staff within ten (10) weeks from date of employment. The developmental disabilities training should include, but not be limited to:

a.Social role and community inclusion;

b. Developmental disabilities;

c. Human and legal rights;

d. Teaching people;

e. Human behavior;

f.Health care and safety;

g. Emergency care to include Heimlich maneuver and CPR;

h. Annual Planning process;

i. Documentation;

j. Skill-based activities;

k. Oral hygiene, and feeding techniques as appropriate;

l. Behavioral intervention, as appropriate.

6.D.5. No direct services staff may provide services to a client without having had appropriate training.

6.D.6 Continuing inservice training shall be provided, according to Federal Certification requirements and applicable individual certification and licensing requirements for all employees.

6.D.7 Personnel Records

a. A record must be completed for each employee, and must be available to the Department for review. This record must contain date of employment, birth date, home address, education and background, social security number, occupational license number if applicable, and whatever other information the facility deems appropriate for the position.

b. A record on work performance must be kept for each employee, containing a periodic performance appraisal, attendance at inservices, trainings, workshops and educational conferences. The record must be included in his/her personnel file.

c. Terminated employee files shall contain a reason for leaving, with a final evaluation of work performance.

10-144 C.M.R. ch. 118, § 6.D