37.106.1435    TRAINEES/INTERNS OR VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

(1) If the substance use disorder facility (SUDF) participates in a trainee/intern practicum or has volunteers, they must have the following:

(a) policies and practices assuring the safety of clients;

(b) a description of the training or volunteer work to be provided at the SUDF for trainees, interns, or volunteers, respectively, and any limitations;

(c) a description of how supervision of the trainees/interns or volunteers will be provided;

(d) policies and procedures to ensure trainee/interns or volunteers meet the qualifications of the position to which the person is assigned; and

(e) a written agreement with each educational institution using the SUDF as a setting for student practice,  including:

(i) a description of the nature and scope of student activity at the SUDF.

(2) Volunteers must not be part of client/staff ratios or provide unsupervised direct care to clients.

(3) Volunteers must meet the requirements of ARM 37.106.1432(1)(a), (b), (c).

(4) For purposes of this subchapter, trainees/interns are considered to be a staff member of the SUDF.

 

History: 50-5-103, 53-24-208, MCA; IMP, 50-5-101, 50-5-103, 53-24-208, MCA; NEW, 2010 MAR p. 2975, Eff. 12/24/10; AMD, 2022 MAR p. 1889, Eff. 9/24/22.