Section 109.52. Orientation and continuing education

(a) The director of nursing services or his designee shall design and implement an education program to orient new employes and to keep the nursing staff up-to-date on new and expanding programs, techniques, equipment, and concepts of care. The program shall be planned, scheduled, documented by a written outline of its contents, and evaluated at least annually.

(b) The scope and duration of the education program shall be such as to effectively train new and existing personnel. An orientation program shall be provided for each new nursing service employe.

(c) The education program may be conducted using resources internal or external to the hospital. Teaching material and suitable reference shall be supplied as needed for each nursing unit and special care area.