Ohio Administrative Code
Title 5101:2 - Division of Social Services
Chapter 5101:2-14 - Certified In-home Aides
Section 5101:2-14-07 - Emergency and health-related plans for a certified in-home aide
Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 5101:2-14-07
Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
(A) What are the medical, dental and general emergency requirements for a certified inhome aide (IHA)?
The IHA is to:
(1)
Have a written
plan for medical or dental emergencies on the JFS 01242 "Medical, Dental and
General Emergency Plan for Child Care." The plan is to be completed,
implemented when necessary and kept in a location that is readily available to
the IHA.
(2)
Complete the JFS 01201 "Dental First Aid" and keep in a
location readily available to the IHA.
(3)
Have a written
emergency and disaster plan that includes brief instructions for evacuations
and diagrams with indoor severe weather safe spots and evacuation
routes.
(4)
Post severe weather and fire evacuation routes on each
level of the home in use for care.
(5)
Conduct monthly
fire drills at varying times. Written documentation of these drills is to be
kept on-site.
(B) When is the certified IHA to complete the JFS 01299 "Incident/Injury Report for Child Care"?
(1)
The IHA is to
complete the JFS 01299 and provide a copy to the parent on the day of the
incident/injury if:
(a)
A child becomes ill or receives an injury in which
first aid treatment is applied.
(b)
A child is
transported in accordance with this rule to a source of emergency
assistance.
(c)
A child receives a bump or blow to the
head.
(d)
An unusual or unexpected incident occurs which
jeopardizes the safety of a child or IHA, such as a child leaving the home
unattended, a vehicle accident with or without injuries, or exposure of
children to a threatening person or situation.
(2)
Copies of the JFS
01299 are to be kept on file at the home for at least one year and are to be
available for review by ODJFS or the county agency.
(C) What is a serious incident?
(1)
Death of a child at the home.
(2)
An incident,
injury, or illness that requires professional medical consultation or treatment
for a child.
(3)
An unusual or unexpected incident which jeopardizes the
safety of a child or IHA in the home where care is taking
place.
(D) What does the certified IHA do if there is a serious incident, as defined in paragraph (C) of this rule?
(1)
The IHA is to log
into
https://oclqs.force.com
by the next business day to report the
incident.
(2)
This notification does not replace reporting to the
county children's protective services agency if there are concerns of child
abuse or neglect as outlined in rule
5101:2-14-08 of the
Administrative Code.
(3)
The IHA may print the completed serious incident report
in OCLQS and give to the parent to meet the parent notification requirements in
paragraph (B) of this rule.
(4)
If the child is
transported by anyone other than a parent for emergency treatment, the child's
health and medical records as outlined in rule
5101:2-14-06 of the
Administrative Code, are to accompany the child.
(E) What are the emergency and disaster plan requirements for a certified IHA?
The IHA is to:
(1)
Develop a dated
written emergency and disaster plan that is:
(a)
Updated at least
annually.
(b)
Reviewed with the parent at least
annually.
(2)
Conduct monthly weather emergency drills in the months
of March through September. Written documentation of these drills is to be kept
on-site.
(3)
The plan is to include procedures that will be used to
prepare for and respond to the following types of emergency or disaster
situations:
(a)
Weather emergencies and natural disasters which include
severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash flooding, major snowfall, blizzards, ice
storms or earthquakes.
(b)
Emergency evacuations due to hazardous materials and
spills, gas leaks or bomb threats.
(c)
Outbreaks,
epidemics or other infectious disease emergencies.
(d)
Loss of power,
water or heat.
(e)
Emergencies or disasters that occur during the
transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip.
(f)
Other threatening
situations that may pose a health or safety hazard to the
children.
(4)
The plan is to include procedures for sheltering in
place, disasters and evacuation, including:
(a)
Emergency contact
information for the parents and the IHA.
(b)
Plan to contact
and work with local emergency management officials.
(c)
The location of
supplies.
(d)
Procedures for:
(i)
Gathering
necessary supplies for children.
(ii)
Communicating
with parents during loss of communication including loss of phone or internet
service.
(iii)
Caring for and accounting for the children until they
can be reunited with the parent.
(iv)
Assisting
infants and children with special needs and/or health
conditions.
(v)
Reunification with parents including procedures for
notifying and communicating with parents regarding the location of children if
evacuated.
Replaces: 5101:2-14-04, 5101:2-14-05, 5101:2-14-07
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