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Board considers requiring ethics and targeted training early in internship
Summary
The Board discussed adding mandatory training hours (e.g., six hours approved by supervisors) on ethics, suicide, cultural competency, and HIPAA in interns' first 12 months, with proposals ranging from a split schedule to a broad six-hour requirement verified by supervisors.
The Board explored adding a requirement that interns complete early ethics-focused training under NAC 641A.146. Executive Director Joelle McNutt described a possible approach: require six hours of training in the first 12 months approved by the primary supervisor and covering topics such as ethics, suicide prevention, cultural competency and confidentiality/HIPAA; members suggested alternative arrangements such as requiring certain hours in the first six months or a staged approach.
Marta Wilson noted other boards require early ethics and HIPAA training within the first six months; Sara Pelton proposed three ethics hours per year aligned with biennial renewals. Members emphasized that the primary supervisor would verify completion. The Board did not enact rule language at the meeting but favored drafting a proposal that allows supervisor approval and early completion verification.
