10A NCAC 48B .0902       BENCHMARK 24

(a)  Benchmark: The local health department shall regularly evaluate staff training and development needs and provide opportunities for continuing education, training and leadership development.

(b)  Activities:

(1)           The local health department shall have policies that promote and provide staff access to training.

(2)           The local health department shall have a staff development plan that includes identifying and addressing the training and continuing education needs of the staff.

(3)           The local health department staff shall participate in orientation and on-going training and continuing education activities required by law, rule or contractual obligation.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A-34.1;

Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 2006;

Eff. October 1, 2006;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 5, 2016.