SECTION 450:55-17-2. Staff development  


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  • (a)   The PACT or parent organization shall have a written plan for the professional growth and development of all PACT administrative, professional clinical and support staff.
    (b)   This plan shall include but not be limited to:
    (1)   Orientation procedures;
    (2)   In-service training and education programs, including co-occurring disorder competencies;
    (3)   Availability of professional reference materials; and
    (4)Mechanisms for insuring outside continuing educational opportunities for staff members.
    (c)   The results of performance improvement activities and accrediting and audit findings and recommendations shall be addressed by and documented in the staff development processes.
    (d)   Staff competency development shall be aligned with the organization's goals related to co-occurring capability, and incorporate a training plan, training activities, and supervision designed to improve co-occurring core competencies of all staff.
    (e)   Staff education and in-service training programs shall be evaluated at least annually by the agency.
    (f)   Compliance with 450:55-17-2 shall be determined by a review of the staff development plan, documentation of in-service training programs and other supporting documentation provided.
[Source: Added at 20 Ok Reg 683, eff 2-27-03 (emergency); Added at 21 Ok Reg 1093, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 974, eff 7-1-05; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1445, eff 7-1-06]