Rule 15-16-1-50.2.3 - In-Service Training Ongoing in-service training shall be provided to all staff who may be in direct contact with residents of the A/D Unit. Staff training shall be provided at least quarterly. The licensed facility will keep records of all staff training provided and the qualifications of the trainer(s). The licensed facility shall provide hands on training on at least three (3) of the following topics each quarter:
1. The nature of Alzheimer's Disease, including the definition, the need for careful diagnosis, and knowledge of the stages of Alzheimer's Disease;2. Common behavioral problems and recommended behavior management techniques;3. Communication skills that facilitate better resident-staff relations;4. Positive therapeutic interventions and activities, such- as exercise, sensory stimulation, activities of daily living skills, etc.;5. The role of the family in caring for residents with Alzheimer's Disease, as well as the support needed by the family of these residents;6. Environmental modifications to avoid problems and create a therapeutic environment;7. Development of comprehensive and individual care plans and how to update and implement them consistently across shifts, establishing a baseline and concrete treatment goals and outcomes; and8. New developments in diagnosis and therapy.15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-50.2.3
Miss. Code Ann. § 43-11-13