Okla. Admin. Code § 450:16-21-5

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 450:16-21-5 - Residential care staff training requirements, direct care staff

(a) All RCF direct care staff shall annually receive, and have documented the dates attended and subject matter taught, for the following:

(1) Review of RCF policies and procedures to include residents' rights, confidentiality, and abuse policy.

(2) Review of ODMHSAS standards and criteria for RCFs;

(3) Techniques and philosophies addressing appropriate non-violent intervention and potentially aggressive interpersonal conflicts, staff attitudes which promote dignity and enhanced self-esteem, keys to effective communication skills, verbal and non-verbal interaction and non-violent intervention. This training must be one-hour in length, at a minimum.

(b) All direct care staff of the RCF shall annually receive twelve (12) hours of in-service or other training.

(c) Compliance with 450:16-21-5 shall be determined by a review of the staff training or personnel files.

Okla. Admin. Code § 450:16-21-5

Added at 13 Ok Reg 3305, eff 9-1-96; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1479, eff 7-1-99; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 2124, eff 7-1-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2172, eff 7-1-01; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1379, eff 7-1-02; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 1295, eff 7-1-03