(a)

1. (1) Job orientation shall be provided for all personnel to acquaint them with the:

   1. (A) Needs of the residents;
   2. (B) Physical facility;
   3. (C) Disaster plan; and
   4. (D) Employee’s specific duties and responsibilities.
2. (2) There should be written documentation maintained to verify that orientation and in-service training are planned and conducted.
3. (3) A continuing in-service training program is planned and conducted.
4. (4) Attendance at such training shall be verified by each employee by signing their names on the attendance record.
5. (5) Records of orientation shall include the signature of the employee as well as topic of instruction and date of successful completion.

(b)

1. (1) A reasonable supply of textbooks on basic practices shall be available in the nursing home for the specific job needs of all employees.
2. (2) If print textbooks are not available in sufficient supply or on the relevant topics, the facility shall provide employees with no-charge, on-demand access to textbooks and other instructional materials in digital format.

(c)

1. (1) At least ninety percent (90%) of personnel on each shift shall be trained at least on a quarterly basis in the:

   1. (A) Proper use of all firefighting equipment;
   2. (B) Procedures for evacuation of patients; and
   3. (C) Procedures to follow in case of fire or explosion.
2. (2) Disaster drills, including tornado drills, should be conducted semiannually for each shift.
3. (3) A record of the drills held shall be maintained, and this record shall include the time and date the drill was held, along with the signature of all staff participating.