La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-4967

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-4967 - Orientation

A. A provider's orientation shall provide at least 16 hours of training for all direct care staff within one week of the date of employment.

1. All new employees working directly with clients shall receive orientation training on the provider's emergency and safety procedures and the requirements of state law and facility policy concerning client abuse. This training shall occur on or prior to the first day of employment and the staff member shall sign a statement of understanding certifying that such training has occurred.

2. A new employee shall not be given sole responsibility for the implementation of a client's program plan until this training is completed.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-4967

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of the Secretary, Division of Licensing and Certification, LR 13:246 (April 1987).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 28:380-451.