Sec. 13a.17.06.02. Staff Orientation and Training

On or before assignment, an operator shall document that each employee and staff member has been informed in writing about all areas pertinent to the health and safety of the children, including:

A. The location of the telephone and emergency telephone numbers;

B. The location of each child's emergency form;

C. Emergency evacuation procedures;

D. The identity of the staff members who have first aid and CPR training;

E. The identity of the adult who is required to be available to provide emergency coverage pursuant to COMAR 13A.17.08.02;

F. Handwashing procedures;

G. The facility's discipline procedures;

H. The requirements and procedures for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect, according to Family Law Article, §§5-704-5-705, Annotated Code of Maryland;

I. Signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect in children;

J. The content of the most current regulations in this subtitle;

K. The community resources available to the family of a child who may have special needs;

L. Effective January 1, 2020, have completed approved basic health and safety training within 90 days of employment; and

M. Basic health and safety is completed by each staff member by the end of each 12-month period, measured each calendar year.