Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Part 404 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS AND MATERNITY CENTERS › Section 404.37 - Health and Safety

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Each
				child shall be examined by a physician, advanced practice nurse who has a
				written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician that authorizes
				the advanced practice nurse to perform health examinations, or a physician
				assistant who has been delegated the performance of health examinations by the
				supervising physician, within 30 days prior to placement in the institution
				unless the placement is an emergency. In an emergency placement, the physical
				examination shall be scheduled within 5 days after placement and completed with
				15 days after placement. In all cases each child shall be screened for
				communicable diseases within 72 hours.
b) Children shall be examined annually or
				more frequently if findings and medical opinions indicate need. Diagnosed
				medical problems shall be promptly treated.
c) Dental examinations shall be given at
				least annually. Diagnosed dental defects shall receive prompt treatment;
				however, recommended orthodontia shall be referred to the child's legal
				guardian.
d) In the absence of any
				religious exemptions, immunizations and tests shall be administered in
				accordance with standard medical practices and as required by the Illinois
				Department of Public Health.
e) If
				treatment is in process for any physical impairment which requires continuing
				or follow-up medical attention, the parent, guardian or other facility to whom
				the child is discharged shall be so notified.
f) The institution shall have a written plan
				for use in case of fires and natural disaster. The institution shall conduct
				fire and disaster drills with staff and children at least once every three
				months. Records of such drills shall be kept. At least once every six months, a
				fire marshal or other authority responsible for public safety shall view the
				drills.
g) Household pets shall be
				inoculated as required by state and local regulations.
h) No firearms or ammunition shall be allowed
				in the institution.
i) The facility
				may not use or have on the premises, on or after July 1, 2000, any unsafe
				children's product as described in the Children's Product Safety Act and 89
				Ill. Adm. Code 386 (Children's Product Safety).
j) Sharp scissors, plastic bags, knives,
				cigarettes, matches, lighters, flammable liquids, prescriptions and over the
				counter medications, sharp instruments, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any
				other such items that might be harmful to children shall be kept in areas
				inaccessible to children. Hazardous items for infants and toddlers also include
				coins, balloons, safety pins, marbles,
				Styrofoam© and similar products, and sponge,
				rubber or soft plastic toys. Items such as cleaning supplies, kitchen utensils,
				used for skill building for children age 12 and older, shall be used with
				appropriate staff supervisions.
k)
				All cleaning compounds, pesticides, fertilizers and other potentially hazardous
				or explosive compounds or agents shall be stored in original containers with
				legible labels in a locked area that is inaccessible to children.
l) Staff shall not abuse or neglect children
				and shall protect children from harm at all times.
m) No child shall be subjected to corporal
				punishment, verbal abuse, threats or derogatory remarks about the child or the
				child's family.