West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 78 - Human Services
Title 78 - LEGISLATIVE RULE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BUREAU FOR SOCIAL SERVICES
Series 78-19 - Family Child Care Home Registration Requirements
Section 78-19-10 - Health, Sanitation, and Nutrition
Universal Citation: 78 WV Code of State Rules 78-19-10
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024
10.1. Health.
10.1.a. A caregiver shall:
10.1.a.1. Observe the children daily upon
their arrival and note signs of illness or injury;
10.1.a.2. Promptly report accidents,
suspected illnesses, or exposure of a child to a communicable disease to the
child's parents; and
10.1.a.3.
Isolate a sick child from the other children.
10.1.b. A caregiver shall obtain written
permission from parents to administer non-prescription and prescription
medication according to the following guidelines:
10.1.b.1. Non-prescription medication,
including medical cannabis, shall be administered according to a written
schedule, with information about dosages, how to administer the medication, and
times provided by the parents; and
10.1.b.2. Prescription medication shall be
stored in original containers clearly labeled with the child's name and dosage,
date, and name of medication.
10.1.b.3. The caregiver shall administer the
medication according to the label.
10.1.c. Caregivers shall provide parents with
the recommended guidelines for immunizations and the periodicity schedule for
Health Check Exams recommended by the West Virginia Early and Periodic
Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program.
10.1.d. The caregiver shall maintain a record
of each child's health examinations and immunizations according to the
following guidelines:
10.1.d.1. A general
medical examination for all children shall be obtained by the parents within 30
days of admission to the home, provided the examination was completed no more
than six months prior to the child's admission to the home;
10.1.d.2. Children's medical examination
records shall be updated every two years until the child is six years of
age;
10.1.d.3. Immunization records
shall be completed and updated according to the schedule recommended by the
department;
10.1.d.4. If
immunizations are not current, the caregiver shall obtain a schedule for
completion from the parent for the family child care home's files, including
children experiencing homelessness and children in foster care. The grace
period will be based on the individual circumstances of the child;
and
10.1.d.5. A family child care
home shall not require immunization records for children whose parents provide
written documentation when immunizations are contraindicated due to a medical
condition documented by a physician.
10.2. Sanitation.
10.2.a. The family child care home shall have
sufficient safe water for drinking, hand washing, and other household
needs.
10.2.b. The family child
care home shall have safe drinking water available to the children at all times
either from a municipal water supply, well water that has been tested by the
West Virginia Bureau for Public Health, or through use of commercially
available bottled water.
10.2.c.
The caregiver and the children shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and
water for at least 20 seconds any time they are soiled, including at the
following times:
10.2.c.1. Before
eating;
10.2.c.2. Before handling
or preparing foods;
10.2.c.3. After
contact with animals;
10.2.c.4.
Before and after diaper changing, assisting a child with toilet use, or
personal bathroom use; and
10.2.c.5. When the caregiver or the children
come into contact with blood or bodily fluids containing blood.
10.2.d. The caregiver shall employ
universal precautions for protection from disease and infection, as detailed in
Appendix 78-19-B of this rule.
10.2.e. The caregiver shall store food and
drinks in closed containers and refrigerate as needed.
10.2.f. To ensure the cleanliness of the home
the caregiver shall:
10.2.f.1. Cover garbage
cans with lids, maintain them in a sanitary manner with liners, and empty them
daily;
10.2.f.2. Clean bathroom
facilities used by the children daily and when soiled, as listed in Appendix
78-19B of this rule;
10.2.f.3.
Clean dishes in a dishwasher or in hot water and detergent. If they are washed
by hand, they shall be rinsed thoroughly and allowed to air dry;
10.2.f.4. Maintain the family child care home
and furnishings in a safe and sanitary condition to prevent accidents and
illnesses;
10.2.f.5. Ensure that
the family child care home is free of rodent or insect infestation;
and
10.2.f.6. Ensure doors and
windows that are left open have screens.
10.3. Nutrition.
10.3.a. Children shall receive nutritious
meals and snacks, served in a sanitary manner and in amounts adequate to meet
their nutritional needs, as detailed in the USDA Dietary Guidelines for
Americans.
10.3.b. Children shall
be encouraged, but not forced to eat.
10.3.c. Children who do not require a
highchair shall be seated comfortably at a table when meals and snacks are
served.
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