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016.23.4-168.000. In-service

AR ADC 016.23.4-168.000Arkansas Administrative Code

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 016. Department of Human Services
Division 23. Behavioral Health Services
Rule 4. Partial Hospitalization Certification
Section 165.000. Staff Development and Training
Ark. Admin. Code 016.23.4-168.000
016.23.4-168.000. In-service
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(a) Trainings are required annually for all employees who provide clinical services within the Partial Hospitalization Program on the following topics:
(1) Fire and safety;
(2) Infection Control and universal precautions;
(3) Client's rights and the constraints of the Mental Health Client's Bill of Rights;
(4) Confidentiality;
(5) Arkansas Adult and Long-Term Care Facility Resident Maltreatment Act, ยง 12-12-1701 et seq.
(6) Facility policy and procedures;
(7) Cultural competence;
(8) Co-occurring disorder competency and treatment principles; and
(9) Trauma informed and age and developmental specific trainings.
(b) All staff providing clinical services shall have a current certification in basic first aid and in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
(c) All clinical staff shall have training in non-physical intervention techniques and philosophies addressing appropriate non-violent interventions for potentially physical interpersonal conflicts, staff attitudes which promote dignity and enhanced self-esteem, keys to effective communication skills, verbal and non-verbal interaction and non-violent intervention within 30 days of being hired with annual updates thereafter. This training shall occur prior to direct patient contact
(d) The Partial Hospitalization Executive Director shall designate which positions and employees, including temporary employees, will be required to successfully complete physical intervention training. The employee shall successfully complete this training within 30 days of being hired, with annual updated thereafter. This training shall occur prior to direct patient contact

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Adopted July 1, 2017.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 016.23.4-168.000, AR ADC 016.23.4-168.000
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