Washington Administrative Code
Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of
CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Chapter 388-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities and services
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND TOYS
Medical Safety
Section 388-145-1835 - Am I required to assess a child's need for immediate medical attention?

(1) When a child first enters out-of-home care (other than overnight youth shelters) you must ensure that a child receives an initial health screen or physical exam as soon as possible but no later than five days after the child enters your program. The initial health screen involves a review of the child for any health needs requiring immediate attention. You do not need to take a child to get this screen if you received the child directly from a hospital, pediatric interim care, or the child is receiving services through a child advocacy center or sexual assault clinic.

(2) You must also make reasonable attempts to obtain the following health history:

(3) If the child remains in placement beyond seventy-two hours, you must contact the child's DSHS worker, child placing agency, parent, or legal guardian to obtain the following information:

(4) When a child leaves the facility, the health history of the child must be provided to the child's DSHS worker or the next caregiver.

(5) You should refer to the department of health's dental care brochure as a guide for ensuring proper dental care for children.