Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.21.302

Current through September 2, 2024

Section 16.03.21.302 - GENERAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Each DDA must ensure that all training of staff is completed as follows:

01.Initial and Annual Training. Prior to working with participants and annually thereafter, direct service providers are to complete:

a. Safety training to include location based structural and environmental risks, and natural disasters;

b. Abuse, neglect, and exploitation training covering definitions and reporting requirements;

c. Agency adopted ethical standards;

d. Participant's rights, advocacy resources, and confidentiality; and

e. For center-based services, fire training to include policies and procedures, fire drills, and emergency evacuation plans.

02.Participant-Sufficient Training.

a. Prior to working alone with participants, DSPs will receive basic introductory review of participant information to provide services and supports, to include the following:

i. Participant's profile sheet;

ii. Correct and appropriate use of assistive technology used by participants; and

iii. Special, medical, or health requirements.

b. Supervisor will provide or ensure training provided by a designee on the following, as applicable:

i. Instructional techniques including correct and consistent implementation of the participant's implementation plan or plan of service;

ii. Managing behaviors including techniques and strategies for teaching adaptive behaviors; and

iii. Accurate record keeping and data collection procedures;

03.Certification Training.

a. Prior to working alone with participants, personnel receive age-appropriate certification in CPR and first aid, and maintain current certification thereafter; and

b. Personnel assisting with participant medications successfully complete the assistance with medications training course available through an Idaho college or university;

c. Personnel that implement physical restraints receive and maintain certification in a nationally recognized physical intervention strategy.

04.Ongoing Training. The supervisor provides and ensures ongoing training of DSPs when there are changes that impact services or supports including:

a. Participant's plan of service and corresponding implementation plans, as applicable; and

b. Participant's physical, medical, and behavioral status.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.21.302

Effective March 17, 2022