Section 17a-20-22 - Personnel policies and procedures(a) Personnel policies and operating procedures regarding clinic employment and personnel practices shall be in writing and on file with the department. A copy shall be given to each employee and volunteer worker. All applications for employment or volunteers shall have a criminal conviction records check completed before being hired or selected; the results of which shall be filed, separately and confidentially in their personnel record. All direct care personnel shall have a physical examination, including a test for tuberculosis, not more than twelve months prior to assuming their assigned duties.(b) A clinic shall not hire or employ anyone who, within five years of date of employment has been convicted of a felony against persons, or injury or risk of injury to a minor, or impairing the morals of a child, or for the possession, use or sale of a controlled substance. If any employee of the clinic is convicted of a felony against persons, or for injury or risk of injury to a minor or for impairing the morals of a child, or for the possession, use or sale of a controlled substance, such conviction shall constitute grounds for the dismissal of the employee. Prior to employment and anytime thereafter upon request all employees shall undergo a State Police background check for any convictions. A clinic shall maintain written job descriptions outlining the general requirements for each position. A copy shall be given to each employee. All job descriptions shall be made available to all staff upon request. An employee grievance procedure shall be documented and disseminated to all staff. A clinic shall provide staff reasonable access to their personnel file. There shall be written policies and procedures that are designed to assure the confidentiality of personnel records and specify who has access to various types of personnel information. Personnel policies shall include a written plan for staff training and development that includes but is not limited to: introductory orientation; ongoing training and development; supervision; annual evaluations; and external training and education.(c) Clinics, their staff, trainees, students, and volunteers shall only provide services within their ability and skill level. Referrals shall be made to other staff or organizations with the appropriate ability or skill as necessary. Unlicensed staff, trainees, students, and volunteers shall function under the direct supervision of a licensed or certified person with expertise in a designated area of mental health or substance abuse.(d) There shall be a written policy delineating procedures and requirements for the granting of clinical privileges within the clinic. The process for granting clinical privileges for members of the professional staff shall include consideration of the ages of the individuals to be served.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17a-20-22
Adopted effective February 1, 1999