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(1) maintain a safe, healthy, and therapeutic physical environment for providing services;

(2) monitor the provider’s environment and make any necessary changes;

(3) develop and implement an emergency management plan, including the conduct of practice drills; and

(4) develop and implement a risk management plan designed to reduce the risk of harm to a person, property, or the ability of the provider to meet the requirements of this chapter. (Eff. 10/1/2011, Register 199) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.30.477 AS 47.30.570

AS 47.30.470 AS 47.30.530 AS 47.37.140

AS 47.30.475 AS 47.30.540 7 AAC 70.255. Human resources. A behavioral health services provider must

(1) have a sufficient number of qualified staff to meet recipient needs and the performance expectations of the provider;

(2) hire only those individuals who are qualified to perform the duties assigned;

(3) provide initial orientation to new staff members;

(4) establish minimum qualifications for each job classification;

(5) perform and document an annual evaluation for each staff member;

(6) require personal accountability from each staff member for that staff member’s work performance; and

(7) implement a system for managing staff caseloads to support high quality care. (Eff. 10/1/2011, Register 199) Statutory Authority: