53-21-161. Qualifications of professional persons.


     53-21-161. Qualifications of professional persons. In every mental health facility to which a person is admitted pursuant to this part:
     (1) each professional person and other staff member employed by the facility shall meet all certification requirements promulgated by the department;
     (2) all nonprofessional staff members who have not had prior clinical experience in a mental institution shall have substantial orientation training;
     (3) staff members on all levels shall have regularly scheduled inservice training;
     (4) each nonprofessional staff member shall be under the direct supervision of a professional person.

     History: En. 38-1323 by Sec. 23, Ch. 466, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 38-1323.