Section 388-112-0053. What topics must be taught in the core competencies of basic training for long-term care workers?

Basic training for long-term care workers must include all of the competencies described in WAC 388-112-0055 and must cover the following topics:

(1) Communication skills;

(2) Long-term care worker self-care;

(3) Problem solving;

(4) Resident rights and maintaining dignity;

(5) Abuse, abandonment, neglect, financial exploitation and mandatory reporting;

(6) Resident directed care;

(7) Cultural sensitivity;

(8) Body mechanics;

(9) Fall prevention;

(10) Skin and body care;

(11) Long-term care worker roles and boundaries;

(12) Supporting activities of daily living;

(13) Food preparation and handling;

(14) Medication assistance;

(15) Infection control, blood-borne pathogens, HIV/AIDS; and

(16) Grief and loss.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520. WSR 13-02-023, § 388-112-0053, filed 12/20/12, effective 1/20/13.]

RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520. WSR 13-02-023, § 388-112-0053, filed 12/20/12, effective 1/20/13.

Rules

388-112-0055,