S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-108.500.506

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-108.500.506 - Inservice Training (II)

A. Training for the tasks each staff member performs shall be conducted in order to provide the care, treatment, procedures, and/or services delineated in Sections501.A and 800.

B. The following training shall be provided by appropriate resources, e.g., licensed or registered persons, video tapes, books, etc., to all staff members as appropriate to their job duties and responsibilities prior to patient contact and at a frequency determined by the policies and procedures but at least annually:

1. Cause, effect, transmission, prevention, and elimination of infections, to include standard precautions, management and care of persons with contagious and/or communicable disease, e.g., hepatitis, tuberculosis, HIV infection;

2. OSHA standards regarding bloodborne pathogens;

3. Confidentiality of patient information and records and the protection of patient rights;

4. Emergency procedures and disaster preparedness within 24 hours of the employee's first day on the job (see Section1100);

5. Fire response training within 24 hours of the employee's first day on the job (see Section1203);

6. Aseptic techniques, such as handwashing, disinfecting, the handling and storage of equipment and supplies, and, if applicable, scrubbing practices, proper gowning and masking, dressing care techniques, and sterilizing techniques.

C. A staff member with a valid cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification shall be on duty whenever patients are present.

D. All newly hired staff members shall receive orientation regarding the organization and physical plant, specific duties and responsibilities of staff members, and patients' needs.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-108.500.506

Added by State Register Volume 28, Issue No. 5, eff May 28, 2004.