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CMS SOM App. J, Tag W189
§483.430(e)(1) The facility must provide each employee with initial and continuing training
that enables the employee to perform his or her duties effectively, efficiently, and
competently.
Guidance §483.430(e)(1)
Newly employed staff receive a supported orientation program (mentor or ongoing supervision)
during their early employment. All staff receive continuing education on such issues as abuse
and neglect, handling emergency situations, behavior management, and treating people with
respect and dignity, etc.
The primary evidence of an effective staff training program is the observed competent
interaction between staff and clients.
§483.430(e)(2) For employees who work with clients, training must focus on skills and
competencies directed toward clients'
History
Rev. 135, Issued: 02-27-15, Effective: 04-27-15, Implementation: 04-27-15
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
5161a6b45b26f4354898f61cdd82bafd7ab326c257ec02d359f1c9de1cdd90c4
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