Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS
Subchapter D - PERSONNEL
Division 4 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Section 746.1303 - What must orientation for employees at my child-care center include?
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
Your orientation for employees must include at least the following:
(1) An overview of the minimum standards found in this chapter;
(2) An overview of your operational policies, including discipline and guidance practices and procedures for the release of children;
(3) An overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment, including:
(4) An overview of the procedures to follow in handling emergencies, which includes sharing the emergency preparedness plan with all employees. Emergencies may include, but are not limited to, fire, explosion, tornado, toxic fumes, volatile persons, and severe injury or illness of a child or adult;
(5) The location and use of fire extinguishers and first-aid equipment;
(6) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with § 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?);
(7) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction;
(8) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic;
(9) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with § 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?); and
(10) Precautions in transporting children if your center transports a child whose chronological or developmental age is younger than nine years old.
