[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 1]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 42CFR51.27]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

    CHAPTER I--PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 

                                SERVICES

 

PART 51_REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR 

INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS PROGRAM--Table of Contents

 

             Subpart B_Program Administration and Priorities

 

Sec. 51.27  Training.



    A P&A system shall provide training for program staff, and may also 

provide training for contractors, governing board and advisory council 

members to enhance the development and implementation of effective 

protection and advocacy services for individuals with mental illness, 

including at a minimum:

    (a)(1) Training of program staff to work with family members of 

clients served by the program where the individual with mental illness 

is:

    (i) A minor,

    (ii) Legally competent and chooses to involve the family member; or

    (iii) Legally incompetent and the legal guardian, conservator or 

other legal representative is a family member.

    (2) This training may be provided by individuals who have received 

or are receiving mental health services and family members of such 

individuals.

    (b) Training to enhance sensitivity to and understanding of 

individuals with mental illness who are members of racial or ethnic 

minorities and to develop strategies for outreach to those populations.

    (c) Training to conduct full investigations of abuse or neglect.