Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual
Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services
Article I - Licensing/Approval
Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES
STAFFING
Section 6500.45 - CPR, first aid and Heimlich maneuver training
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) The primary caregiver shall be trained by an individual certified as a trainer by a hospital or other recognized health care organization, in first aid and Heimlich techniques prior to an individual living in the home and annually thereafter.
(b) The primary caregiver shall be trained and certified by an individual certified as a trainer by a hospital or other recognized health care organization in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if indicated by the medical needs of the individual, prior to the individual living in the home and annually thereafter.
The provisions of this §6500.45 amended under sections 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), Articles IX and X of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. §§ 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 901-922 and 1001-1088); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Act of 1966 (50 P.S. § 4201(2)).
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 6500.201 (relating to exceptions for respite care); and 55 Pa. Code § 6500.202 (relating to exceptions for emergency respite care).
