N.J. Admin. Code § 10:44A-2.7 - Staff training

(a) Within 90 days of employment, each direct support professional basic staff training required by the Division that shall address, at a minimum:

1. DDD Shifting Expectations;

2. Preventing abuse and neglect;

3. First aid training provided by a training entity that meets the current Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) guidelines (and have a valid certificate on file); and

4. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training provided by a training entity that meets the current Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) guidelines (and have a valid certificate on file).

(b) Staff shall complete medication training and demonstrate competency prior to administering any medication to individuals receiving services.

1. Staff administering medication shall demonstrate competency on an annual basis.

(c) Staff shall receive training in all policies and procedures not covered during orientation that are relevant to the employee's job.

(d) Specialized training programs, identified as necessary by the Department, or by the placing agency or by the licensee during the application process, or identified as necessary at any subsequent time, shall be completed by staff within 90 days of employment and shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Persons who work with individuals who require specialized feeding techniques shall receive training in the use of those techniques.

i. Feeding tube responsibilities shall be delegated to nursing personnel.

2. Persons who work with individuals who use mobility devices shall receive training in mobility procedures and the safe use of mobility devices, including those necessary for transport.

i. Persons who work with individuals who require assistance to use any other device or technique shall receive specific training in procedures and techniques for the use of such adaptive devices.

3. Persons who work with individuals with seizure disorders, physical disabilities, or other identified medical needs shall receive training in the provision of training, assistance, and care to those individuals.

4. Persons who work with individuals with identified mental health needs shall receive training in the provision of training, assistance, and care to those individuals.

5. Persons who work with individuals who require behavior support plans shall receive training in the implementation of all such plans.

(e) Training records pursuant to (b) and (c) above shall be maintained in the administrative offices and shall contain the following:

1. A curriculum describing the courses or individual topics offered and a training plan addressing how the content of each course or topic will be delivered;

2. Documentation of attendance through a report that includes the dated signatures of the trainer and the trainee; and

3. Results of those training programs that the Division requires.

(f) The licensee may conduct, at its discretion, and without specific prior approval from the Division, training programs, in addition to, the trainings required by this chapter.

(g) All training conducted pursuant to (c) above shall be conducted by a qualified trainer.

Notes

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:44A-2.7

Adopted by 55 N.J.R. 171(a), effective 2/6/2023