N.M. Admin. Code § 8.321.11.32 - STAFF TRAINING

A. Training for each new employee and volunteer who provides direct care shall include a minimum of 16 hours of training and be completed prior to providing unsupervised care to clients.

B. At least 12 hours of on-going training shall be provided to staff that provides direct care at least annually; the training and proof of competency shall include at a minimum:

(1) behavioral health interventions;

(2) crisis interventions;

(3) substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders;

(4) withdrawal management protocols and procedures, if withdrawal management is provided;

(5) clinical and psychosocial needs of the population served;

(6) psychotropic medications and possible side effects;

(7) ethnic and cultural considerations of the geographic area served;

(8) community resources and services including pertinent referral criteria;

(9) treatment and discharge planning with an emphasis on crisis stabilization;

(10) fire safety and evacuation training;

(11) safe food handling practices (for persons involved in food preparation), to include:

(a) instructions in proper storage;

(b) preparation and serving of food;

(c) safety in food handling;

(d) appropriate personal hygiene; and

(e) infectious and communicable disease control.

(12) confidentiality of records and client information;

(13) infection control;

(14) client rights;

(15) reporting requirements for abuse, neglect or exploitation in accordance with Section 8.370.9 NMAC;

(16) smoking policy for staff, clients and visitors;

(17) methods to provide quality client care;

(18) emergency procedures; and

(19) adverse medication reactions;

(20) the proper way to implement a crisis intervention plans.

C. Documentation of orientation and subsequent trainings shall be kept in the personnel records at the facility.

Notes

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.321.11.32

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024