Common use of Training/Staff Development Clause in Contracts

Training/Staff Development. The Provider is required to participate and/or have orientation and in-service training for all staff providing services to children or youth that includes but is not limited to the following: confidentiality, HIPAA and mandated reporting. The Provider shall utilize only the trainers certified by the Department to conduct mandated reporter training. Providers must provide documentation that the mandatory staff trainings have occurred for all employees. Additionally, Providers shall maintain documentation of training assessments and plans, training curricula, attendance sheets and evaluation forms. This documentation will be reviewed during on-site quality reviews. The Provider is expected to adhere to and ensure that all staff adheres to continuing education and training in accordance with professional licensing requirements, professional standards or best practice guidelines of their profession. Additionally, staff shall maintain a knowledge base and skill set consistent with issues and techniques central to working in the area of children and adolescent behavioral health. The Provider is strongly encouraged to attend and/or have representation at the quarterly Credentialed Provider Meetings.