N.M. Admin. Code § 8.371.2.66

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 8.371.2.66 - STAFF EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT

A facility licensed pursuant to these regulations must have a written plan for the orientation, on-going staff development, supervision, and evaluation of all staff members.

A. The facility must have a staff training program appropriate to the size and nature of the facility that includes:

(1) orientation for each new employee to acquaint them with the philosophy, organization, program, practices and goals of the facility;

(2) orientation for each new employee on the facility's emergency and safety procedures;

(3) orientation for each new employee on the policies and procedures of the facility.

B. The facility must have continuing in-service training for all employees to update and improve their skills.

C. The facility must have supervisory and management training for each employee who is in, or a candidate for, a supervisory position.

D. Each facility must have someone designated to be responsible for staff development and training.

E. Any employee or agent of a facility or agency who is responsible for assisting a client in boarding or alighting from a motor vehicle must complete a state-approved training program in passenger transportation assistance before assisting any client.

F. Any employee or agent of a facility or agency who drives a motor vehicle provided by the facility or agency for use in the transportation of clients must complete:

(1) a state approved training program in passenger assistance, and

(2) a state approved training program in the operation of a motor vehicle to transport clients of a regulated facility or agency.

G. Each facility and agency shall establish and enforce written policies (including training) and procedures for employees who provide assistance to clients with boarding or alighting from motor vehicles.

H. Each facility and agency shall establish and enforce written policies (including training) and procedures for employees who operate motor vehicles to transport clients.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.371.2.66

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024