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     245A.19 HIV training in chemical dependency treatment 
  program. 

    (a) Applicants and license holders for chemical dependency 
 residential and nonresidential programs must demonstrate 
 compliance with HIV minimum standards prior to their application 
 being complete.  The HIV minimum standards contained in the 
 HIV-1 Guidelines for chemical dependency treatment and care 
 programs in Minnesota are not subject to rulemaking. 

    (b) Ninety days after April 29, 1992, the applicant or 
 license holder shall orient all chemical dependency treatment 
 staff and clients to the HIV minimum standards.  Thereafter, 
 orientation shall be provided to all staff and clients, within 
 72 hours of employment or admission to the program.  In-service 
 training shall be provided to all staff on at least an annual 
 basis and the license holder shall maintain records of training 
 and attendance. 

    (c) The license holder shall maintain a list of referral 
 sources for the purpose of making necessary referrals of clients 
 to HIV-related services.  The list of referral services shall be 
 updated at least annually. 

    (d) Written policies and procedures, consistent with HIV 
 minimum standards, shall be developed and followed by the 
 license holder.  All policies and procedures concerning HIV 
 minimum standards shall be approved by the commissioner.  The 
 commissioner shall provide training on HIV minimum standards to 
 applicants. 

    (e) The commissioner may permit variances from the 
 requirements in this section.  License holders seeking variances 
 must follow the procedures in section 245A.04, subdivision 9. 

    HIST: 1992 c 513 art 9 s 17 

Copyright 2005 by the Office of Revisor of Statutes, State of Minnesota.