- (a) The therapeutic community shall have a written plan for the professional growth and development of all administrative, professional clinical, and support staff.
(b) This plan shall include but not be limited to:
- (1) Orientation procedures;
- (2) In-service training and education programs;
- (3) Availability of professional reference materials; and
- (4) Mechanisms for ensuring outside continuing educational opportunities for staff members.
- (c) The results of performance improvement activities and accrediting and audit findings and recommendations shall be addressed by and documented in the staff development and clinical privileging processes.
(d) Staff competency development shall be:
- (1) Aligned with the organization’s goals related to co-occurring capability; and
- (2) Incorporate a training plan, training activities, and supervision designed to improve co-occurring core competencies of all staff.
- (e) Staff education and in-service training programs shall be evaluated by the therapeutic community at least annually.