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Requirement For New Provider Sixteen-Hour Orientation Training

Effective October 1, 2011, Health and Safety Code Section 1268.6 requires all new applicants to attend a mandatory sixteen-hour orientation program approved by the Department of Developmental Services. The program packet must contain a copy of the certificate demonstrating proof of attendance of the sixteen-hour new provider orientation training. It is the responsibility of the applicant/designee to obtain this mandatory training prior to initial licensure of an intermediate care facility for habilitative or nursing services.

New Vendor Requirements for the Sixteen-Hour Orientation Training

If you are interested in providing the sixteen-hour orientation provider training and meet the requirements, please submit your outline of the sixteen-hour training curriculum along with a copy of your sixteen-hour course materials for review and approval to the Department of Developmental Services. For the specific curriculum requirements, check the Health and Safety Code Section 1268.6.

Please send all training materials to the following address:

The Department of Developmental Services
Health Facility Program Section
Attn: Chief, Health Facilities Program Section
1600 9th Street, MS 3-11
Sacramento, CA 95814

If you are interested in a checklist for training curriculum development or have questions, contact the Health Facilities Program Section at (916) 654-1965 or send an e-mail to ddshfps@dds.ca.gov.