Rule 15-16-1-4.10.9 - Orientation Facilities shall have an orientation program upon hire and ongoing annual training thereafter.
1. A facility shall have an orientation program upon hire that shall include, but is not limited to, training in the following topics for all personnel: a. The policies and procedures of the facility;b. Emergency and evacuation procedures;d. Abuse/neglect and exploitation prevention and requirements concerning the reporting of abuse and neglect of clients; e. Procedures for reporting of incidents and accidents;f. Instruction in the specific responsibilities of the employee's job; and 2. Orientation for direct care staff shall include the following: a. Training in Client Care Services (Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) provided by the facility;b. Infection control to include Universal Precautions; and,c. Any specialized training to meet clients' needs.3. A new employee shall not be given sole responsibility for the implementation of a client's program plan until this training is completed.4. All direct care staff shall receive and/or have documentation of certification in Basic Life Support and general first aid procedures within the first 30 days of employment.15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-4.10.9
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-75-13