Amarilis Hernandez

Written Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission: Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication, prescription or nonprescription, shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child’s parent(s) which shall be on file at the family child care home. The medication shall be administered only in accordance with the written order of the authorized prescriber and shall not administer the first dose of any medication, except in an emergency.

Rule 19a-87b-17(b)(3).

Unused/Expired Prescription Meds: All unused or expired medication, except for controlled drugs, shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one week following the termination of the order in the presence of at least one witness. The family child care home shall keep a written record of the medications disposed of for three years which shall be signed by both parties.

Rule 19a-87b-17(b)(5)(D).

First Aid Certificate: The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in basic first aid appropriate for child care providers and shall maintain verification of such training on file at the family child care home.

Rule 19a-87b-6(c)(1).

CPR Certificate: The provider shall maintain a current certificate from an approved course in CPR for child care providers and shall maintain verification of such training on file at the family child care home.

Rule 19a-87b-6(c)(2).

Pets: The provider shall be responsible for protecting the health and safety of the children from household pets and other animals at the facility. Animal waste shall be kept inaccessible to children. The provider shall develop and implement a written plan to keep any animal kept at the facility inaccessible to the children if the animal is known to be dangerous or aggressive. A current rabies vaccination certificate shall be kept on file at the family child care home for each dog and cat over fourteen (14) weeks of age. The provider shall be responsible for maintaining any animal kept at the facility in accordance with all applicable local and state laws and to have such documentation on file.

Rule 19a-87b-9(o).

Meeting the Child’s Needs: The provider is responsible for ensuring that the physical needs of the children are adequately met while receiving family child care services.

Rule 19a-87b-10(c).

Notification of Change: The applicant or provider shall notify the Commissioner in writing within five (5) working days of any change in circumstances which alters or affects the provision of family child care services.

Rule 19a-87b-5(j).

Medical Statement: Household members shall be free from any mental, emotional or physical health problems that might adversely affect children receiving family child care services.

Rule 19a-87b-7(a).

Freedom of Hazards: The facility and equipment shall be in good repair, and reasonably free from anything that may be potentially dangerous to children.

Rule 19a-87b-9(b).

Meeting the Child’s Needs: The provider is responsible for ensuring that the physical needs of the children are adequately met while receiving family child care services.

Rule 19a-87b-10(c).

Unused/Expired Prescription Meds: All unused or expired medication, except for controlled drugs, shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one week following the termination of the order in the presence of at least one witness. The family child care home shall keep a written record of the medications disposed of for three years which shall be signed by both parties.

Rule 19a-87b-17(b)(5)(D).

Emergency Med/Equipment Labeled and Current: The provider shall require the parent(s) of a child who has a prescription for a premeasured commercially prepared auto-injector used to treat an allergic reaction or injectable equipment used to administer glucagon or other injectable medication or rectal medication or inhalant medication to treat asthma, to provide the injector or equipment labeled with the information from the authorized prescriber upon enrollment and attendance of such child at the family child care home, and replace such medication and equipment prior to its expiration date.

Rule 19a-87b-17(b)(5)(E).

Background Check: The applicant, provider, prospective employees, assistants, substitutes and each household member shall submit to a comprehensive background check. Such persons shall not have record that the Commissioner reasonably believes renders such person ineligible. The provider shall not employ program staff who have a record the commissioner reasonably believes renders such staff ineligible. The provider shall maintain at the family child care home evidence of compliance with the comprehensive background check requirements. The provider shall make available to the OEC any information obtained concerning comprehensive background checks upon request.

Rule 19a-87b-8a.

Emergency Evacuation Drills-Quarterly: The provider and staff shall be periodically instructed and kept informed of their duties under the plan and shall practice at least quarterly an emergency evacuation drill. A written log of the practiced drills shall be maintained at the family child care home for one year.

Rule 19a-87b-9(d)(5).

Immunizations: For each child enrolled, the provider shall maintain on file a complete immunization record.

Rule 19a-87b-10(b)(2)(A)(v) and/or 19a-87b-10(l).

Authorized Release: For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent’s written permission and instructions specifying the name, address and telephone numbers of persons permitted to remove the child from the family child care home on behalf of the parent.

Rule 19a-87b-10(b)(3)(A).

Emergency Permission Form: For each child enrolled, the provider shall have on file and shall keep updated the parent’s written permission and instructions specifying name, address and telephone numbers of emergency medical care provider for the children.

Rule 19a-87b-10(b)(3)(B).

Meeting the Child’s Needs: The provider is responsible for ensuring that the physical needs of the children are adequately met while receiving family child care services.

Rule 19a-87b-10(c).

Policies and Procedures for Adm of Meds: If the provider administers medications of any kind, they shall have written policies and procedures at the family child care home governing the administration of medications.

Rule 19a-87b-17.

Written Authorized Prescriber/Parent Permission: Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication, prescription or nonprescription, shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child�s parent(s) which shall be on file at the family child care home. The medication shall be administered only in accordance with the written order of the authorized prescriber and shall not administer the first dose of any medication, except in an emergency.

Rule 19a-87b-17(b)(3).

MAR Maintained: Except for nonprescription topical medications, individual written medication administration records for each child shall be maintained, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the family child care home.

Rule 19a-87b-17(b)(4).

Emergency Med/Equipment Labeled and Current: The provider shall require the parent(s) of a child who has a prescription for a premeasured commercially prepared auto-injector used to treat an allergic reaction or injectable equipment used to administer glucagon or other injectable medication or rectal medication or inhalant medication to treat asthma, to provide the injector or equipment labeled with the information from the authorized prescriber upon enrollment and attendance of such child at the family child care home, and replace such medication and equipment prior to its expiration date.

Rule 19a-87b-17(b)(5)(E).

Safe Space-Sufficient: There shall be sufficient indoor and outdoor play space to ensure appropriate activities, safety and comfort for the children at the facility. When outdoor play space does not exist at the facility, the provider shall identify alternate outdoor play space and develop a written plan that ensures the safe transportation of children to and from the alternate outdoor play space. The outdoor play space shall be protected from traffic, bodies of water, gullies, and other hazards by barriers, which effectively bar access in a manner safe for children.

Rule 19a-87b-9(f)(1).

Water Temperature: The water temperature at the tap shall be within a range of sixty degrees Fahrenheit to one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit.

Rule 19a-87b-9(h).