§ 43.14 Staff Trainings.
RCNY § 43.14
In addition to the trainings required by 24 RCNY Health Code § 43.07(b)(7), all teaching and supervisory staff must complete the following trainings. Certificates of completion of all training required pursuant to this section must be kept on-site and made available to the Department upon request.
(a)Child abuse, maltreatment, and neglect. All teaching and supervisory staff must receive at least 2 hours of training every 24 months in preventing, identifying and reporting child abuse, maltreatment and neglect, and as required under applicable state law. Such training must be provided by a New York State Office of Children and Family Services-certified trainer. New teaching and supervisory staff must receive such training within 3 months of hire or on the effective date of this rule, whichever is later. Training completed while employed at a different program holding a notice under this Article shall count for purposes of compliance with this paragraph.
(b)Infection control, administration of medication, protection from hazards and additional safety topics. Within 3 months of hire or on the effective date of this rule, whichever is later, all teaching and supervisory staff must receive training in infection control, reporting infectious diseases; administration of medication; handling and storage of hazardous materials; appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants; building and physical premises safety; including protection from hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and, if applicable, safe transportation of children. Training completed while employed at a different program holding a notice under this Article shall count for purposes of compliance with this paragraph.
(c)Emergency procedures. Within 3 months of hire or on the effective date of this rule, whichever is later, all staff must receive training in the emergency procedures contained in the approved written safety plan, including: (1) Loss of a child; (2) Situation requiring lockdown; (3) Gas, electrical, sewer, or water main break; and (4) Extreme weather. (Added City Record 12/26/2019, eff. 1/25/2020)
