Sec. 10.01.18.03. Covered Program Policies

A. A covered program shall ensure that the covered program has adopted and enforces policies that:

(1) Are approved in the course of licensing the program;

(2) Prohibit inappropriate sexual behavior that occurs:

(a) Anywhere, between a staff member and an individual served by the covered program; and

(b) On the premises of the covered program or at any off-premises activity sponsored by the covered program, between:

(i) Individuals served by the covered program; or

(ii) An individual served by the covered program and another individual;

(3) Require reporting of inappropriate sexual behavior, regardless of where it occurs; and

(4) Provide for training of staff members and individuals receiving services on the:

(a) Meaning of “inappropriate sexual behavior”; and

(b) Policies required by this chapter, including all reporting requirements.

B. Staff training conducted in accordance with this chapter shall be:

(1) Completed during new employee orientation;

(2) Updated on an annual basis; and

(3) Documented in the staff members’ personnel training files.

C. Training conducted in accordance with this chapter for individuals receiving services shall be:

(1) Offered in language and terms, and using methods, appropriate to the ability of the individual being served to understand;

(2) Provided to an individual served by a covered program in two stages, as follows:

(a) Key facts regarding identifying inappropriate sexual behavior and how to report it shall be provided within 5 days after initiation of services to the individual; and

(b) Comprehensive training as set out in this regulation shall be provided to the individual as soon as practical but no later than 6 months after initiation of services to the individual;

(3) Updated on an annual basis; and

(4) Documented in the individual’s plan.