Chapter 03. Training and Staff Development
Regulation .01 In General.LinkCopy Citation
All program staff shall be trained according to the standards set for the applicable position by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission under Correctional Services Article, §8-208, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Regulation .02 Continuing Education.LinkCopy Citation
In addition to complying with the training standards set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission:
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Program staff may participate in courses of study approved by the Department's Office of Professional Development; and
B.
The Department shall encourage private-sector providers to offer continuing educational opportunities for their employees to enhance their professional development.
Regulation .03 Program Manual.LinkCopy Citation
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Employee Access. Each program shall make its manual of standard operating procedures accessible to all employees.
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Training. All employees shall be trained in and be familiar with all of the manual's requirements, protocols, and procedures that affect their work.
Regulation .04 Monitoring.LinkCopy Citation
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Program to Designate Monitor. Each facility and other program shall designate an employee to monitor and keep records on staff compliance with training and education requirements.
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Monitor's Duties. This employee shall notify the Program Manager of any employee whose training or continuing education is not up-to-date or whose credentials have expired.
Chapter annotations
Authority: Human Services Article, §§9-204, 9-227, and 9-237; Correctional Services Article §8-201 et seq.; Annotated Code of Maryland
History: Effective date: June 18, 2007 (34:12 Md. R. 1067)