Operators and caregivers must complete the orientation provided by the local agency in part 9555.5505 prior to placement of the first resident following initial licensure.
In addition to the orientation training, caregivers must complete the training designed to meet the needs of the residents in care in any of the subject areas and in the amount specified in subpart 4. The operator must ensure that a record of training completed is maintained.
Caregivers with zero to five years of licensure or experience as an adult foster home caregiver must complete 12 hours training a year.
Caregivers with six or more years of licensure or experience as an adult foster home caregiver must complete six hours training a year.
Caregivers who provide services according to a contract between the operator and the department or service must comply with any additional training requirements stated in the terms of the contract.
The following persons are exempt from the training requirements in this part:
MS s 245A.09
12 SR 148; L 2005 c 56 s 2
October 8, 2007
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes