The facility shall have a formal orientation program and an ongoing education program for all healthcare personnel. All healthcare personnel must complete the orientation program within thirty days of hire and the ongoing education program annually thereafter. The orientation program and ongoing education program must include the following subjects:

1. (1) Fire prevention and response;
2. (2) Emergency procedures and preparedness;
3. (3) Infection control and prevention;
4. (4) Accident prevention and safety procedures;
5. (5) Proper use of restraints;
6. (6) Resident rights;
7. (7) Confidentiality of resident information;
8. (8) Incidents and diseases subject to mandatory reporting and the facility's reporting mechanisms;
9. (9) Care of residents with unique needs;
10. (10) Dining assistance, nutritional risks, and hydration needs of residents;
11. (11) Abuse and neglect; and

12. (12) Advanced directives.

    Any personnel whom the facility determines will have no contact with residents are exempt from training required by subdivisions (5) and (8) to (12), inclusive, of this section.

    The facility shall provide additional personnel education based on the facility's identified needs.

    The facility shall make available current professional and technical reference books and periodicals for personnel.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR 93, effective July 1, 1980; 14 SDR 81, effective December 10, 1987; 22 SDR 70, effective November 19, 1995; 24 SDR 90, effective January 4, 1998; 26 SDR 96, effective January 23, 2000; 27 SDR 59, effective December 17, 2000; 29 SDR 81, effective December 11, 2002; 32 SDR 128, effective January 30, 2006; transferred from § 44:04:04:05 , 42 SDR 51, effective October 13, 2015.

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13 .