Kan. Admin. Regs. § 26-42-103 - Staff development

(a) The administrator or operator of each home plus shall ensure the provision of orientation to new employees and regular in-service education for all employees to ensure that the services provided assist residents to attain and maintain their individuality, autonomy, dignity, independence, and ability to make choices in a home environment.

(b) The topics for orientation and in-service education shall include the following:

(1) Fire prevention and safety;

(2) disaster procedures;

(3) accident prevention;

(4) resident rights;

(5) infection control; and

(6) prevention of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of residents.

(c) If the home plus admits residents with dementia, the administrator or operator shall ensure the provision of staff education, at orientation and at least annually thereafter, on the treatment and appropriate response to persons who exhibit behaviors associated with dementia.

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Kan. Admin. Regs. § 26-42-103

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 39-932; effective Oct. 14, 2011.