Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 05 - Juvenile Corrections, Department of
Rule 05.02.01 - RULES FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROVIDERS
Subchapter C - RULES FOR REINTEGRATION PROVIDERS
Section 05.02.01.312 - ACTIVITIES

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 05.02.01.312

Current through August 31, 2023

01. Recreational Activities. A pass authorizing the participation of juvenile offenders in outdoor recreational or work activities with an increased risk or overnight trips must be signed by the juvenile services coordinator and juvenile probation officer prior to the activity. Any proposed activity that involves boating, rappelling, rock climbing, or higher risk activity must also have the prior approval, in writing, of the Department's regional superintendent. (3-31-22)

02. Staff Requirements for Group Activities. (3-31-22)

a. A basic first aid kit will be taken with the group. At least one (1) person certified in first aid and CPR must accompany the group. (3-31-22)

b. Swimming, boating, or rafting will only be allowed when a staff in attendance has certification in rescue and water safety or if a lifeguard is on duty. All juvenile offenders involved in boating or rafting activities must wear an approved personal flotation device. (3-31-22)

c. A staff to juvenile offender ratio of one to six (1:6) will be adhered to as a minimum unless there is a reason to require more staff. The risk level of the activity, as well as any physical disabilities, high client irresponsibility, or mental deficiencies are some reasons to consider additional staff. (3-31-22)

d. All participants will be recorded in the activity plan and identified as program clients, staff, or volunteers. The individual staff or volunteer satisfying the above first aid and CPR requirements must be identified in the plan. (3-31-22)

e. There will be no consumption of alcoholic beverages or illicit drugs by juvenile offenders, staff, volunteers, or interns. (3-31-22)

03. Consent Forms. Recreational activities identified as presenting a higher risk require prior written approval in accordance with Subchapter A of these rules. Each juvenile offender must have prior written consent from the Department's regional superintendent including: (3-31-22)

a. Permission for the juvenile offender's participation; (3-31-22)

b. Acknowledgment of planned activities; and (3-31-22)

c. Permission for the provider to seek or administer necessary medical attention in an emergency. (3-31-22)

04. Activity Reports. At the conclusion of each overnight or high-risk recreational activity pass, the Provider must document in the juvenile offender's file and include in the progress report, any significant positive or negative events that transpired while the juvenile offender was on pass. Any unusual occurrences must be reported to the juvenile services coordinator and documented on an incident report as identified in Subchapter A of these rules. A drug screening urinalysis may be conducted on each returning juvenile offender, at the expense of the Provider, and the results of that exam reported to the juvenile services coordinator. (3-31-22)

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