SECTION 450:16-21-1. Staff orientation

(a)   The RCF shall provide new direct care staff with an orientation within thirty (30) days of hire which, at least, consists of instructions on:

(1)   Orientation of RCF policies and procedures to include residents' rights, confidentiality, and abuse policy.

(2)   Orientation of ODMHSAS standards and criteria for RCF.

(3)   Techniques and philosophies which addresses appropriate non-violent intervention and potentially aggressive 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. This training must be one-hour in length, at a minimum.

(4)   Orientation to the RCF policy and services for helping clients with substance use issues, and techniques for facilitating conversations with clients about substance use, as well as assisting them with making better choices and developing skills to implement those choices.

(b)   Compliance with 450:16-21-1 shall be determined by a review of staff personnel files; and orientation procedures and materials.

[Source: Added at 13 Ok Reg 3305, eff 9-1-96; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1479, eff 7-1-99; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 2124, eff 7-1-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2172, eff 7-1-01; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1379, eff 7-1-02; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 1295, eff 7-1-03; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1061, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1418, eff 7-1-06]