TRAINING AREAS FOR SUPPORTED LIVING STAFF MEMBERS

Staff Training

RMS understands the value and necessity of ensuring that team members are well trained. Team members receive training both upon initial hire and on an ongoing basis.

GOALS FOR PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICES	INFECTION CONTROL
PRINCIPLES OF SUPPORTED LIVING	YOUR ROLE AS MEDICAL MONITOR
THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH MR/DD	COMPLETING MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS
AN INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL RETARDATION	PROCEDURES FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE
PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES	ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH MEDICATIONS
RMS QUALITY STANDARDS	MEDICATION HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT STANDARDS	MEDICATIONS ADMINISTERED OUTSIDE THE HOME
PEOPLE FIRST LANGUAGE	CONTROLLING SEIZURES WITH MEDICATION
WORKING WITH FAMILIES	LIFTS AND TRANSFERS
THE TEAM PROCESS AND THE ISP	ABUSE AND NEGLECT DEFINED
CPR AND FIRST AID	INVESTIGATION OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT
BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS	INCIDENT REPORTS
VEHICLE SAFETY	HIPAA-THE FEDERAL PRIVACY ACT
PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING ABUSE OR NEGLECT	COMMUNICATION LOG GUIDELINES
ACCESSING EMERGENCY SUPPORT	SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GUIDELINES FOR HANDLING CONSUMER FUNDS	FIRE SAFETY RULES

In addition to the topics above team members receive training in other required areas and may receive training in specialized areas including topics such as: Alzheimer’s, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Borderline Personality Disorder, Ostomy care, diabetic care and tube feeding techniques.