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Louisiana DSP Training Audit Checklist
Every training Louisiana requires for direct support professionals, with the deadline and the official rule, so you can check each staff file before your next review.
| Item | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ☐ 16 hours of orientation completed and documented | Upon hire, before providing direct care | LAC 48:I.5055.H.1 |
| ☐ Provider policies and procedures | Orientation | LAC 48:I.5055.H.1.a |
| ☐ Emergency and safety procedures | Orientation | LAC 48:I.5055.H.1.b |
| ☐ Recognizing and responding to medical emergencies, including when to call 911 | Orientation | LAC 48:I.5055.H.1.c |
| ☐ Client rights | Orientation | LAC 48:I.5055.H.1.d |
| ☐ Detecting and reporting suspected abuse and neglect, using the department's approved curriculum | Orientation | LAC 48:I.5055.H.1.e |
| ☐ Reporting critical incidents | Orientation | LAC 48:I.5055.H.1.f |
| ☐ Universal precautions | Orientation | LAC 48:I.5055.H.1.g |
| ☐ Documentation | Orientation | LAC 48:I.5055.H.1.h |
| ☐ Implementing service plans | Orientation | LAC 48:I.5055.H.1.i |
| ☐ Confidentiality | Orientation | LAC 48:I.5055.H.1.j |
| ☐ Detecting signs of illness or impairment that need medical or nursing intervention | Orientation | LAC 48:I.5055.H.1.k |
| ☐ Basic skills to meet the person's health needs | Orientation | LAC 48:I.5055.H.1.l |
| ☐ Managing aggressive behavior, including acceptable and prohibited responses | Orientation | LAC 48:I.5055.H.1.m |
| ☐ Scald prevention | Orientation | LAC 48:I.5055.H.1.n |
| ☐ Basic first aid course | Within 45 days of hire | LAC 48:I.5055.H.2 |
| ☐ Written or oral competency evaluation on every orientation topic | After orientation | LAC 48:I.5055.I |
| ☐ Transferred training: prior employer's proof of completion and evidence of continued competency | At hire | LAC 48:I.5055.H.3 |
| ☐ 8 hours of continuing education, not counting orientation or supervision | Every year | LAC 48:I.5055.J |