The facility shall have a formal orientation program and an ongoing education program for all personnel. Ongoing education programs shall cover the required subjects annually. These programs shall include the following subjects:

1. (1) Fire prevention and response. The facility shall conduct fire drills quarterly for each shift to provide training for all staff;
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) Patient rights;
7. (7) Confidentiality of patient information;
8. (8) Incidents and diseases subject to mandatory reporting and the facility's reporting mechanisms; and

9. (9) Care of patients with unique needs;

   Personnel whom the facility determines will have no contact with patients are exempt from training required by subdivisions (5) and (9) of this section.

   Additional personnel education shall be based on facility identified needs.

   Current professional and technical reference books and periodicals shall be made available for personnel.

Source: 42 SDR 51, effective October 13, 2015.

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(5).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(5).