6VAC35-210-50: Time requirements for completion of training

A. A direct care or security employee may not work directly with a resident until the employee has completed all training and orientation required in 6VAC35-210-40 or unless at least one other employee who has completed all applicable facility-based orientation and training is present and supervising the resident.

B. Direct care and security employees shall successfully complete additional refresher training on a recurring basis in accordance with subsection D of 6VAC35-210-40.

C. Required advanced or specialized training shall be completed before direct care or security employees may apply mechanical restraints, the mechanical restraint chair, or protective devices.