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. If the facility is not operating with three shifts, monthly fire drills shall be conducted 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; and

5. (5) Incidents and diseases subject to mandatory reporting and the facility's reporting mechanisms;

   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).