Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Children and Families
DCF 021-99 - Safety and Permanence
Chapter DCF 52 - Residential Care Centers For Children And Youth
Subchapter V - Program Operation
Section DCF 52.45 - Health

(a) A center shall arrange a physical examination comparable to a comprehensive HealthCheck screening for each resident at intervals recommended by the medical assistance program for HealthCheck screening, except if a resident is privately insured. A privately insured resident shall be reexamined no less frequently than as required by HealthCheck or in accordance with policy coverage. The physical examination shall be conducted by a HealthCheck provider or by a physician and shall document areas found on department HealthCheck age-appropriate forms.

Note: A HealthCheck form may be obtained from any local public health agency, from the Department of Health Services website at http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/forms/FtoM.asp or by writing or telephoning any field office listed in Appendix D.

(b) A center shall arrange a thorough dental examination for each resident at intervals recommended by the medical assistance program for HealthCheck screening, except if a resident is privately insured. A privately insured resident shall be reexamined no less frequently than as required by Healthcheck or in accordance with policy coverage. The dental examination shall be conducted by a licensed dentist.

(c) A center shall arrange and provide for necessary remedial and corrective measures for every resident as soon as possible after a physical or dental examination which indicates need for remedial or corrective measures.

(d) A center shall have in each building housing residents when residents are present, at least one staff member certified by the American Red Cross to administer first aid and certified by the American Red Cross or American heart association to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The center shall keep all staff certifications current and shall maintain documentation of all certifications.

(e) There shall be a first aid kit on every floor level of every center building housing residents, in buildings where resident activities take place and in every vehicle used to transport residents. The first aid kit shall be placed where it is inaccessible to residents but accessible to staff. Contents of first aid kits shall meet recommendations of the American Red Cross. A first aid kit shall be inventoried and resupplied after each use.

(f) A center shall separate an ill resident from other residents only if necessary because of the severity of the illness and if it is contagious or infectious, or when requested by the ill resident.

(a) If a center serves pregnant residents or residents who are mothers who keep their babies at the center, the center shall do all of the following:

(b) A center which serves residents who are mothers with infants or toddlers shall comply with s. DCF 250.07, family day care standards for infant and toddler care. The center shall provide an additional 35 square feet of resident living space for each infant and toddler in addition to the resident living space required under s. DCF 52.52(1).

(a) The signed written consent required under s. DCF 52.21(5).

(b) The dates and results of all physical health, mental health and dental examinations.

(c) The resident's health history and, if applicable, medications history prior to admission and during the resident's stay at the center.

(d) Information about any of the following medical procedures received while the young person was a resident of the center, including dates, person administering and results:

(e) The medications administration record required under s. DCF 52.46(4).

(f) If applicable, the nutritional care plan required under s. DCF 52.44(2) (c).