67 : 61 : 05 : 05 . Orientation of personnel. The agency shall provide orientation for all staff within ten working days after employment. The agency shall provide orientation for all contracted staff providing direct clinical services, interns, and volunteers , within ten working days after the start of their service with the agency . The orientation must be documented and cover :

1. (1) Fire prevention and safety, including the location of all fire extinguishers in the facility, instruction in the operation and use of each type of fire extinguisher, and an explanation of the fire evacuation plan and agency's smoking policy;
2. (2) The confidentiality of all information about clients, including a review of the confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records, as set forth in 42 C.F.R. Part 2, in effect on January 18, 2017, and 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164, in effect on September 26, 2016;
3. (3) The proper maintenance and handling of client case records;
4. (4) The agency's philosophical approach to treatment and the agency's goals;
5. (5) The procedures to follow in the event of a medical emergency or a natural disaster;
6. (6) The specific job descriptions and responsibilities of employees, contracted staff, interns, and volunteers, as applicable;
7. (7) The agency's policy and procedures manual, maintained in accordance with § 67:61:04:01; and

8. (8) The agency's procedures regarding the reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect, in accordance with SDCL 26-8A-3 and 26-8A-8.

   Cross References:

   Persons required to report child abuse or neglected child -- Intentional failure as misdemeanor, SDCL 26-8A-3.

   Oral report of abuse or neglect -- To whom made -- Response report, SDCL 26-8A-8.

Source: 43 SDR 80 , effective December 5, 2016; 50 SDR 63, effective November 27, 2023 .

General Authority: SDCL 1-36-25 , 34-20A-27 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-20A-27 .

Prior versions effective: 2016-12-05.