S.D. Admin. R. 46:17:04:17 - Staff orientation training

Within 30 days of employment, newly-hired staff must receive an orientation training program. Orientation shall include:

(1) Instruction in the ethical principles related to basic positive behavior supports or approaches;

(2) Definitions of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of persons supported;

(3) Techniques of identifying and observing signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation;

(4) Procedures used in reporting, investigating, and documenting alleged instances of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or injury of unknown source;

(5) Disability awareness;

(6) The philosophy and mission of the ICF/IID;

(7) Emergency plans and procedures, including first aid; and

(8) Knowledge and understanding of the person's rights.

Those staff who work or are expected to work most closely with the person must receive training at least annually in courses including crisis intervention, behavior management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, emergency evacuation, first aid techniques, safety and sanitation, and proper lifting and transferring techniques.

Notes

S.D. Admin. R. 46:17:04:17

26 SDR 96, effective January 24, 2000; 27 SDR 63, effective December 31, 2000; 37 SDR 69, effective October 18, 2010; 40 SDR 122, effective January 8, 2014.

General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(1).

Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-2-27, 42 C.F.R. § 483.430 (October 1, 2002).