Md. Code Regs. 32.03.04.09 - Staffing
A. A provider shall
have a staff-to-participant ratio which is adequate to provide the services
required in Regulation .14 of this chapter.
B. The provider shall provide or assure that
its staff participates in training, as necessary, to ensure that each
participant obtains quality congregate housing services consistent with the
participant's needs.
C. If a
provider provides services to individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related
disorders:
(1) The provider shall provide
annual education to staff on the care of individuals with dementia;
and
(2) Employees shall complete an
in-service training on dementia that addresses the physical, intellectual, and
behavioral manifestations of dementia and techniques to assist and manage
dementia participants before the later of:
(a)
180 days from the beginning of staff member's employment; or
(b) December 31, 2005.
D. Employees of a provider whose
jobs require them to enter a participant 's apartment or have physical contact
with a participant :
(1) Shall be 18 years old
or older;
(2) Shall be of good
moral character;
(3) Shall be
literate if job responsibilities require reading or writing;
(4) Shall be able to communicate effectively
with the participant ;
(5) Shall
have sufficient skills, education, training, and experience to perform the
required services;
(6) Shall have
sufficient physical, emotional, and mental capacity to perform the duties
required;
(7) Shall fully cooperate
with a provider 's efforts to comply with Health-General Article, Title 19,
Subtitle 19, Annotated Code of Maryland (Adult Dependent Care Programs-Criminal
History Records Checks and Background Checks);
(8) May not have been convicted of, received
a probation before judgment for, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to a
felony or any crime involving moral turpitude or theft, or have any other
criminal history that indicates behavior which is potentially harmful to
participants;
(9) May not be cited
on the Maryland Geriatric Nursing Assistant Registry under COMAR
10.07.02.42B
with a determination of:
(a) Abuse;
(b) Misappropriation of resident property;
or
(c) Neglect; and
(10) May not have violated any
State or local law regulating residential care facilities that resulted in
revocation or nonrenewal of a license or certificate .
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