15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-4.10.9 - Orientation

Facilities shall have an orientation program upon hire and ongoing annual training thereafter.

1. A facility shall have an orientation program upon hire that shall include, but is not limited to, training in the following topics for all personnel:

a. The policies and procedures of the facility;

b. Emergency and evacuation procedures;

c. Client's rights;

d. Abuse/neglect and exploitation prevention and requirements concerning the reporting of abuse and neglect of clients;

e. Procedures for reporting of incidents and accidents;

f. Instruction in the specific responsibilities of the employee's job; and

g. Cultural competency.

2. Orientation for direct care staff shall include the following:

a. Training in Client Care Services (Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) provided by the facility;

b. Infection control to include Universal Precautions; and,

c. Any specialized training to meet clients' needs.

3. A new employee shall not be given sole responsibility for the implementation of a client's program plan until this training is completed.

4. All direct care staff shall receive and/or have documentation of certification in Basic Life Support and general first aid procedures within the first 30 days of employment.

Notes

15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-4.10.9

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-75-13

Adopted 8/16/2017