Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 20 - Department Assistance to Psychiatric Clinics and Community Health Facilities › Licensure of Outpatient Psychiatric Clinics for Children › Section 17a-20-22 - Personnel policies and procedures

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Personnel
				policies and operating procedures regarding clinic employment and personnel
				practices shall be in writing and on file with the department. A copy shall be
				given to each employee and volunteer worker. All applications for employment or
				volunteers shall have a criminal conviction records check completed before
				being hired or selected; the results of which shall be filed, separately and
				confidentially in their personnel record. All direct care personnel shall have
				a physical examination, including a test for tuberculosis, not more than twelve
				months prior to assuming their assigned duties.
(b) A clinic shall not hire or employ anyone
				who, within five years of date of employment has been convicted of a felony
				against persons, or injury or risk of injury to a minor, or impairing the
				morals of a child, or for the possession, use or sale of a controlled
				substance. If any employee of the clinic is convicted of a felony against
				persons, or for injury or risk of injury to a minor or for impairing the morals
				of a child, or for the possession, use or sale of a controlled substance, such
				conviction shall constitute grounds for the dismissal of the employee. Prior to
				employment and anytime thereafter upon request all employees shall undergo a
				State Police background check for any convictions. A clinic shall maintain
				written job descriptions outlining the general requirements for each position.
				A copy shall be given to each employee. All job descriptions shall be made
				available to all staff upon request. An employee grievance procedure shall be
				documented and disseminated to all staff. A clinic shall provide staff
				reasonable access to their personnel file. There shall be written policies and
				procedures that are designed to assure the confidentiality of personnel records
				and specify who has access to various types of personnel information. Personnel
				policies shall include a written plan for staff training and development that
				includes but is not limited to: introductory orientation; ongoing training and
				development; supervision; annual evaluations; and external training and
				education.
(c) Clinics, their
				staff, trainees, students, and volunteers shall only provide services within
				their ability and skill level. Referrals shall be made to other staff or
				organizations with the appropriate ability or skill as necessary. Unlicensed
				staff, trainees, students, and volunteers shall function under the direct
				supervision of a licensed or certified person with expertise in a designated
				area of mental health or substance abuse.
(d) There shall be a written policy
				delineating procedures and requirements for the granting of clinical privileges
				within the clinic. The process for granting clinical privileges for members of
				the professional staff shall include consideration of the ages of the
				individuals to be served.