46 : 04 : 01 : 15 . Training required for shared living providers . Shared living providers shall meet the following training requirements:

1. (1) Before a participant resides in a shared living home, the shared living provider is required to complete an initial orientation that includes the following:

   1. (a) Emergency procedures concerning fire prevention, accident prevention, and response to emergencies; and
   2. (b) Techniques of identifying and reporting abuse, neglect, and exploitation;

2. (2) Within 30 days of a participant's residence in a shared living home, the shared living provider shall be trained in the following:

   1. (a) The shared living provider's role in promoting positive outcomes for participants; and
   2. (b) Participants' rights in accordance with chapter 46:11:03;

3. (3) Within six months of the participant's residence in a shared living home, the shared living provider shall be trained in the following:

   1. (a) Implementation of a positive behavior support plan specified in the individualized service plan;
   2. (b) First aid;
   3. (c) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
   4. (d) Disability awareness; and
   5. (e) Use of adaptive and augmentative devices used to support participants, as necessary.

Source: 44 SDR 93, effective December 4, 2017 ; 49 SDR 48, effective November 22, 2022 .

General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26 (4)(9)(10).

Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-2-26 (9)( 1 0).

Prior versions effective: 2017-12-04.