13.08 Staff Orientation and Training

14 - STAFF ORIENTATION AND ANNUAL TRAINING

Policy

Ensuring that staff are appropriately trained and oriented to the services provided by Recovery Works is esseatial

Prior to working with clients, all staff who provide treatment and services shall be oriented to the requirement of it’s program and it’s policies and procedures.

Procedures

1. Orientation shall include instruction in the program’s written policies and procedures regarding its;

• Program Purpose

• Program Description

• Client Rights, Responsibilities, and Complaints

• Confidentiality

• Other policies and procedures relevant to an employee’s range of duties and responsibilities

• Universal Precautions for Infection Control

• Use of Behavioral Management

• Emergency Safety Interventions

• Information about HIV/AIDS

1. Instruction in the employee’s assigned duties and responsibilities.

2. Orientation shall include instruction in;

• Reporting client progress and problems to supervisory personnel, and

• Procedures for handling medical emergencies or

• Other incidents that affect delivery of treatment or services

1. All staff who provide treatment and services shall thereafter receive additional training in accordance with these rules. Additional training consisting of a minimum of 30 clock hours of training or instruction shall be provided annually for each staff member who provides treatment services to clients.

2. Such training shall be in subjects that relate to the employees assigned duties and responsibilities. This training shall include feedback and process input from the program’s quality improvement program.

3. Records of training and orientation is included in the employee’s personnel record. (Exhibit A & B)

Exhibit A

ORIENTATION

I certify that I have read the facility policy and procedures including;

1. Program Purpose and Program Description.

2. Client Rights, Responsibilities, and Complaints

3. Confidentiality

4. Universal Precautions for Infection Control

5. Use of Behavioral Management

6. Emergency Safety Interventions

7. Information about HIV/AIDS

8. Reporting client progress and problems to supervisory personnel

9. Procedures for handling medical emergencies

I have filled out all the necessary employment releases and agreements.

I have read the rules and agreed to the confidentiality agreement.

I have been provided with a job description and I understand the scope of my duties at Recovery Works.

Date of Orientation: _____________________________

Employee Signature: ______________________________ Date:_________________

Exhibit B

STAFF CONTINUING EDUCATION

Name___________________________________