46:04:01:15.  Training required for shared living providers. Shared living providers shall meet the following training requirements:

    (1)  Before a participant resides in a shared living home, the shared living provider is required to complete an initial orientation that includes the following:

        (a)  Emergency procedures concerning fire prevention, accident prevention, and response to emergencies; and

        (b)  Techniques of identifying and reporting abuse, neglect, and exploitation;

    (2)  Within 30 days of a participant's residence in a shared living home, the shared living provider shall be trained in the following:

        (a)  The shared living provider's role in promoting positive outcomes for participants; and

        (b)  Participants' rights in accordance with chapter 46:11:03;

    (3)  Within six months of the participant's residence in a shared living home, the shared living provider shall be trained in the following:

        (a)  Implementation of a positive behavior support plan specified in the individualized service plan;

        (b)  First aid;

        (c)  Cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

        (d)  Disability awareness; and

        (e)  Use of adaptive and augmentative devices used to support participants, as necessary.

    Source: 44 SDR 93, effective December 4, 2017; 49 SDR 48, effective November 22, 2022.

    General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(4)(9)(10).

    Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-2-26(9)(10).