Section 338.1a. Training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking; requirements.

a. (1) Pursuant to section 16148 of the code, MCL 333.16148, an individual licensed or seeking licensure shall complete training in identifying victims of human trafficking that meets the following standards:

(a)     Training content shall cover all of the following:

(i)       Understanding the types and venues of human trafficking in Michigan or the United States.

(ii)     Identifying victims of human trafficking in health care settings.

(iii)       Identifying the warning signs of human trafficking in health care settings for adults and minors.

(iv)     Resources for reporting the suspected victims of human trafficking.

(b)     Acceptable providers or methods of training include any of the following:

(i)      Training offered by a nationally recognized or state-recognized, health-related organization.

(ii)   Training offered by, or in conjunction with, a state or federal agency.

(iii)       Training obtained in an educational program that has been approved by the board for initial licensure, or by a college or university.

(iv)      Reading an article related to the identification of victims of human trafficking that meets the requirements of subrule (1)(a) of this rule and is published in a peer review journal, health care journal, or professional or scientific journal.

(c)     Acceptable modalities of training may include any of the following:

(i)     Teleconference or webinar.

(ii)     Online presentation.

(iii)     Live presentation.

(iv)     Printed or electronic media.

(2)        The department may select and audit a sample of individuals and request documentation of proof of completion of training. If audited by the department, an individual shall provide an acceptable proof of completion of training, including either of the following:

(a)     Proof of completion certificate issued by the training provider that includes the date, provider name, name of training, and individual’s name.

(b)     A self-certification statement by an individual. The certification statement shall include the individual’s name and either of the following:

(i)     For training completed pursuant to subrule (1)(b)(i) to (iii) of this rule, the date, training provider name, and name of training.

(ii)       For training completed pursuant to subrule (1)(b)(iv) of this rule, the title of article, author, publication name of peer review journal, health care journal, or professional or scientific journal, and date, volume, and issue of publication, as applicable.

(3)        Pursuant to section 16148 of the code, MCL 333.16148, the requirements specified in subrule (1) of this rule apply to license renewals beginning with the first renewal cycle after the promulgation of this rule and for initial licenses issued 5 or more years after the promulgation of this rule.

History: 2016 MR 8, Eff. April 22, 2016.