Section 33-03-10.1-12 - Education programs The agency shall design, implement, and document educational programs to orient new employees and keep all staff current on new and expanding programs, therapeutic services, techniques, equipment, and concepts of quality care.
1. The following topics must be covered with all staff annually: a. Prevention and control of infections, including universal precautions; c. Safety and emergency procedures. 2. In addition to meeting the training and competency evaluation or competency evaluation requirements in section 33-03-10.1-18, individuals providing home health aide services must receive twelve hours of inservice education within a twelve-month period. a. This inservice education may occur while the aide is furnishing care to the patient. b. Inservice training must be supervised by a registered nurse with a minimum of two years' experience, one of which is in the provision of home health services. N.D. Admin Code 33-03-10.1-12
Effective January 1, 1998.General Authority: NDCC 23-01-04, 23-17.3-08
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-17.3-05, 23-17.3-08