Education and training
Compiled text through Mar 31, 2022
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
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Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Mar 31, 2022
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- No later Register activity identified in this check.
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
(a)Each secure facility shall provide a formal orientation and training program for new health care staff which shall include an orientation to the secure facility and OCFS’ written policies and procedures for health services.
(b)A continuing training program appropriate to the position shall be provided for all health care staff member employed at each secure facility. Such continuing training program shall include, but is not limited to:
(1)training in physical assessment for registered professional nurses who conduct ambulatory clinic screening of residents;
(2)training in counseling, prevention education and clinical management protocols of HIV disease, including associated psychosocial aspects, provision of current effective therapies, associated techniques and infection control; and
(3)training in all aspects of the emergency and disaster preparedness plan required pursuant to section 7410.27 of this Part.
(c)OCFS shall require that all newly appointed secure facility staff obtain and maintain certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation provided or approved by a recognized health care training authority.
(d)OCFS shall develop and deliver in all secure facilities a formal continuing education and training program for residents and secure facility staff on the nature, transmission and detection of HIV illness.
(e)Each secure facility shall maintain written records of the education and training as required by this Part.