Document Citation: 9 NYCRR 7651.31

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NEW YORK CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS
TITLE 9. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
SUBTITLE AA. STATE COMMISSION OF CORRECTION
CHAPTER V. MINIMUM STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT OF STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
PART 7651. HEALTH SERVICES

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08/31/2009

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§ 7651.31 Education and training

(a) The department shall provide a formal orientation and training program for new health care staff which shall include an orientation to the correctional setting and the department's written policies and procedures for health services.

(b) A formal continuing in-service training program in clinical medicine shall be provided for all health care staff members employed in each correctional facility.

(c) Such continuing in-service training program shall include, but is not limited to:

(1) training in physical assessment for registered professional nurses who conduct ambulatory clinic screening of inmates;

(2) training in the detection, diagnosis and clinical management of HIV disease, including its associated psychosocial problems, provision of current effective therapies and associated techniques, and infection control;

(3) assessment and treatment of persons exposed to chemical agents pursuant to the requirements of Part 7634 of this Title, including decontamination procedures; and

(4) training in all aspects of the emergency and disaster preparedness plan required pursuant to section 7651.32 of this Part.

(d) The department shall require that all newly appointed correction officers obtain certification in adult cardio-pulmonary resuscitation provided or approved by a recognized health care training authority.

(e) The department shall develop and deliver in all correctional facilities a continuing formal education and training program for inmates and correction officers on the nature, transmission and detection of HIV illness.