Section DHS 83.21 - All employee trainingThe CBRF shall provide, obtain or otherwise ensure adequate training for all employees in all of the following:
(1) RESIDENT RIGHTS. Training shall include general rights of residents including rights as specified under s. DHS 83.32(3). Training shall be provided as applicable under ss. 50.09 and 51.61 and chs. 54, 55, and 304, Stats., and ch. DHS 94, depending on the legal status of the resident or service the resident is receiving. Specific training topics shall include house rules, coercion, retaliation, confidentiality, restraints, self-determination, and the CBRF's complaint and grievance procedures. Residents' rights training shall be completed within 90 days after starting employment.(2) CLIENT GROUP. (a) Training shall be specific to the client group served and shall include the physical, social and mental health needs of the client group. Specific training topics shall include, as applicable: characteristics of the client group served, activities, safety risks, environmental considerations, disease processes, communication skills, nutritional needs, and vocational abilities. Client group specific training shall be completed within 90 days after starting employment.(b) In a CBRF serving more than one client group, employees shall receive training for each client group.(3) RECOGNIZING, PREVENTING, MANAGING AND RESPONDING TO CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS. Specific training topics shall include, as applicable: elopement, aggressive behaviors, destruction of property, suicide prevention, self-injurious behavior, resident supervision, and changes in condition. Challenging behaviors training shall be completed within 90 days after starting employment.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services § DHS 83.21
CR 07-095: cr. Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 4-1-09; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92(4) (b) 7, Stats., Register January 2009 No. 637.