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Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 16.04.18.446 - IRRIGATION CANALS, RIVERS, PONDS OR SIMILAR BODIES OF WATER FOR CHILD OVER EIGHT YEARS

Current through August 31, 2023
When deciding whether a child over eight (8) years who is not
				  developmentally, mentally, or physically disabled should have access to ponds,
				  rivers, or other bodies of water on or adjacent to the facility, the facility
				  must consider or provide the following: (4-6-23)
01.
Distance
. The distance of
				the body of water from the closest facility structure. (4-6-23)
02.
Depth of the Water
.
				(4-6-23)
03.
Water
				Flow
. (4-6-23)
04.
Water Safety and Hazard Instruction to Child
. (4-6-23)
05.
Assessment of Child's Swimming
				Ability
. (4-6-23)
06.
Documentation of Required Level of Child Supervision
. (4-6-23)
07.
Signed Acknowledgment of
				Instruction
. The child and their parent or guardian must provide a
				signed and dated acknowledgment of receipt of instruction and water safety and
				hazard information. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 16.04.18.447 - SUPERVISION OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY

Current through August 31, 2023
Staff conducting or supervising a recreational activity must
				  have knowledge of and enforce appropriate safety techniques for the
				  recreational activity and do the following: (4-6-23)
01.
Instruction
. Instruct each
				participant in the appropriate safety procedures. (4-6-23)
02.
Safety Equipment
. Ensure
				that each participant uses adequate and appropriate safety equipment for the
				activity and the child's ability. (4-6-23)
03.
Rescue Equipment
. Ensure
				that there is proper rescue equipment available and easily accessible.
				(4-6-23)
04.
Cardiopulmonary
				Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid
. Ensure that at least one (1) staff
				has current CPR and first aid certification appropriate to the age of the
				children. (4-6-23)
05.
Staff
				Coverage
. Ensure that there is adequate staff for the activity and
				children involved. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 16.04.18.448 - CHILD'S HEALTH RECORD

Current through August 31, 2023
There must be a health record for each child, available to
				  appropriate staff for emergency use and to provide for the child's routine
				  care. The record must contain the following: (4-6-23)
01.
Initial Health Screening and
				History Including Allergies
. (4-6-23)
02.
Child's Medical Provider's Name,
				Address, and Phone Number
. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 16.04.18.449 - MEDICATION

Current through August 31, 2023
An organization must have and follow policies and procedures
				  on the storage and administration, or assistance with medication, and comply
				  with IDAPA 24.34.01, "Rules of the Idaho Board of Nursing." The policies must
				  address the following: (4-6-23)
01.
Medication Storage
. Require that prescription and over-the-counter
				medication be stored under lock and key and the keys are safeguarded from
				children. For medications taken on field outings, storage of medication must be
				in the possession of staff who is qualified to administer or assist with
				medications. The medication must be in the original pharmacy-dispensed
				container, or in an original over-the-counter container, or placed in a unit
				container by a medical professional. (4-6-23)
02.
Administration and
				Assistance
. Require that staff who administer or assist with self
				administration of medications be trained by a medical professional.
				(4-6-23)
03.
Psychotropic
				Medication
. Prohibit the administration of psychotropic medications:
				(4-6-23)
a. Unless a medical professional
				determines that the medication is clinically indicated; and (4-6-23)
b. For disciplinary purposes, for the
				convenience of staff, or as a substitute for appropriate treatment services.
				(4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 16.04.18.450 - UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

Current through August 31, 2023
Universal precautions must be taken for spills of body fluids
				  such as blood, blood containing body fluids, eye discharge, feces, body tissue
				  discharge, nasal discharge, saliva, urine, vomit, contaminated material, and
				  diapers, which must be disposed of in a plastic bag that is secured with a tie.
				  The disinfectant solution used to clean up body fluids must be a commercially
				  prepared spill kit or a disinfectant solution. The person doing the cleaning
				  and disinfecting must wear nonporous disposable gloves. Mops and other cleaning
				  devices and fluids used to clean up body fluid spills must be disinfected,
				  properly dried, and stored. Syringes must be disposed of under Occupational
				  Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards and not to be accessible to children.
				  (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 16.04.18.451 - FIRST AID KIT

Current through August 31, 2023
A first aid kit must be readily available and contain
				  materials sufficient to meet a child's medical needs until other medical
				  treatment is obtained. The contents, location, and use of first aid kits must
				  be reviewed annually with all staff. The content of the kits must be
				  inventoried and restocked as needed. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 16.04.18.452 - NUTRITION

Current through August 31, 2023
Children must be provided daily three (3) nutritionally
				  balanced meals in appropriate intervals and in amounts appropriate to their
				  size and age. A licensed nutrition or dietitian professional must approve menus
				  annually. The current menu must be readily available, and any change or
				  substitution noted on the menu. Menus must be maintained on file for sixty (60)
				  days. Accommodations must be made to a child with special medical or religious
				  dietary needs. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 16.04.18.453 - ANIMALS AND PETS

Current through August 31, 2023
Program animals must be free from disease and cared for in a
				  safe and clean manner. Visiting and program dogs will be vaccinated against
				  rabies with documentation kept on file. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 16.04.18.454 - TOBACCO PRODUCTS, ALCOHOL, AND ILLEGAL DRUGS

Current through August 31, 2023
Use of tobacco, nicotine, vaping products, alcohol, and
				  illegal drugs is prohibited by children, staff, volunteers, visitors, or
				  contractors in any building used to house children, in the presence of
				  children, or in vehicles used to transport children. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 16.04.18.455 - TRANSPORTING CHILDREN

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Vehicle
. Transportation of children must be in a vehicle that is:
				(4-6-23)
a. Properly registered;
				(4-6-23)
b. Covered by insurance
				for personal injury and liability; (4-6-23)
c. Driven by a person with a valid driver's
				license for the type of vehicle; (4-6-23)
d. Maintained in a clean and safe condition
				with documentation of maintenance; (4-6-23)
e. Equipped with a red triangular reflector
				device for use in emergency; (4-6-23)
f. Equipped with a first aid kit; and
				(4-6-23)
g. Equipped with a fire
				extinguisher that is properly secured and not readily available to children.
				(4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 16.04.18.456 - CONTRABAND

Current through August 31, 2023
An organization must define prohibited contraband in a
				  policy. Contraband found in the possession of children must be confiscated and
				  secured. Local law enforcement must be notified if illegal contraband is
				  confiscated. The organization will dispose of all contraband not confiscated by
				  law enforcement and notice of such requirement will be provided in the
				  organization's contraband policy. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 16.04.18.457 - SEARCHES

Current through August 31, 2023
If an organization conducts searches of children or the
				  facility, it must have and follow policies and procedures. Searches must be
				  completed in the least intrusive manner possible for the type of search being
				  conducted. All contraband will be disposed of under the contraband policy. The
				  policies and procedures require the following: (4-6-23)
01.
Training
. Staff conducting
				any type of search must be trained on organization policy and procedures
				related to searches with documentation of training. (4-6-23)
02.
Pat Down Searches
. Pat down
				searches of children may only be conducted to discourage the introduction of
				contraband into the facility, or to promote the safety of staff and other
				children. Pat down searches must be conducted as follows: (4-6-23)
a. The search is conducted in the presence of
				at least two (2) staff members; (4-6-23)
b. The child is told they are about to be
				searched; (4-6-23)
c. The child
				removes all outer clothing and empty all pockets; (4-6-23)
d. The staff pats the clothing of the child
				using only enough contact to conduct an appropriate search; (4-6-23)
e. If the staff detects anything unusual, the
				child is asked to identify the item and appropriate steps taken to remove the
				item for inspection; (4-6-23)
f. If
				the child refuses to comply, the chief administrator is notified immediately
				and is responsible to resolve the matter; and (4-6-23)
g. All searches of children are documented in
				writing. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 16.04.18.459 - TIME-OUT

Current through August 31, 2023
An organization must have and follow policies and procedures
				  governing the appropriate use of staff directed time-out as follows:
				  (4-6-23)
01.
Use
.
				Time-out is only used when a child's behavior is disruptive to the child's
				ability to learn, to participate appropriately, or to function appropriately
				with other children or the activity. (4-6-23)
02.
Children Under Six Years
.
				For children under six (6) years old, the period for time-out is not to exceed
				one (1) minute for each year of the child's age and is used as a supplement to,
				but not a substitute for, other developmentally appropriate positive methods of
				behavior management. (4-6-23)
03.
Children Six Years or Older
. For children six (6) years old and
				older the time duration cannot exceed sixty (60) consecutive minutes.
				(4-6-23)
04.
Prohibited
				Locations
. The time-out cannot be in a closet, bathroom, unfinished
				basement, or attic, and cannot be in a locked area or box. (4-6-23)
05.
Documentation
. A description
				in sufficient detail to provide a clear understanding of the incident that
				resulted in the child being placed in time-out, and the staff's attempts to
				help the child avoid time-out. (4-6-23)
06.
Observations
. A staff is
				designated to be responsible for visually observing the child at random
				intervals not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes. (4-6-23)
07.
Reintroduction to the Group
.
				The child is reintroduced to the group in a sensitive and nonpunitive manner as
				soon as control is regained. (4-6-23)
08.
Review
. If there are more
				than ten (10) time-outs for a child in a twenty-four (24) hour period, a review
				is conducted to determine the suitability of the child remaining in the
				facility, whether modifications to the child's service plan are warranted, or
				whether staff need additional training in alternative therapeutic behavior
				management techniques and appropriate action taken is based on the findings of
				the review. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › NONACCREDITED CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS › Section 16.04.18.466 - STAFF RATIOS REQUIRED

Current through August 31, 2023
Nonaccredited children's residential schools must have at
				  least one (1) staff member on duty and one (1) on-call and available within
				  (10) minutes for every twenty-five (25) children or less. During normal
				  sleeping hours, children in each sleeping room will be under close supervision
				  and within easy call of a staff member. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › NONACCREDITED CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS › Section 16.04.18.467 - CHILD'S RECORD

Current through August 31, 2023
The school must maintain a record on each child with the
				  following: (4-6-23)
01.
Child's
				Full Name
. (4-6-23)
02.
Birth Date
. (4-6-23)
03.
Gender
. (4-6-23)
04.
Height, Weight, Hair and Eye
				Colors, Race, and Identifying Marks
. (4-6-23)
05.
Name, Address and Phone Number of
				Responsible Parent, Guardian, or Legal Custodian
. (4-6-23)
06.
Documentation of Authority to
				Accept and Care for Child
. (4-6-23)
07.
Medical Care Authorizations
.
				(4-6-23)
08.
School Reports
				Including Grades and Adjustment
. (4-6-23)
09.
Reason for Referral or
				Placement
. (4-6-23)
10.
Special Considerations and Needs
. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.500 - BASE CAMP REQUIREMENTS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Base
				Camp
. An outdoor program must have a base camp or field office in Idaho,
				hereafter referred to as a "base camp." A base camp must: (4-6-23)
a. Be staffed and monitored twenty-four (24)
				hours a day when there are children in the base camp or on expeditions;
				(4-6-23)
b. Have current staff
				personnel files; (4-6-23)
c. Have a
				current list of the names of staff and children in each field group;
				(4-6-23)
d. Have a master map of
				all activity areas used by the program; (4-6-23)
e. Have copies of each group's expeditionary
				route with its schedule and itinerary; (4-6-23)
f. Maintain current logs of all
				communications with each field group away from the base camp; and
				(4-6-23)
g. Have an emergency
				response plan developed by the organization and updated annually.
				(4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.501 - HIGH ADVENTURE REQUIREMENTS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
High
				Adventure Activities Include the Following
: (4-6-23)
a. Target sports; (4-6-23)
b. Aquatics; (4-6-23)
c. Hiking; (4-6-23)
d. Adventure challenge courses;
				(4-6-23)
e. Climbing and
				rappelling; (4-6-23)
f. Winter
				camping; (4-6-23)
g. Soloing;
				(4-6-23)
h. Spelunking;
				(4-6-23)
i. Expeditioning;
				(4-6-23)
j. Swimming in a river,
				stream, lake, or pond; (4-6-23)
k.
				Whitewater activities; and (4-6-23)
l. Animal-related activities.
				(4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.502 - STAFF QUALIFICATIONS FOR OUTDOOR PROGRAMS

Current through August 31, 2023
Staff, interns, and volunteers must complete a background
				  check as required by IDAPA 16.05.06, "Criminal History and Background Checks."
				  Outdoor programs must have the following staff: (4-6-23)
01.
Chief Administrator
. An
				outdoor program must have a chief administrator who is primarily responsible
				for ensuring that the program complies with applicable licensing rules and that
				staff are familiar with all program policies and procedures. The chief
				administrator may also function as the field director. In addition to
				qualifications in Section
				213 of these rules, the chief
				administrator must also: (4-6-23)
a. Be at
				least twenty-five (25) years old; and (4-6-23)
b. Have a minimum of thirty (30) semester
				hours or forty-five (45) quarter hours in recreational therapy or related
				experience, or one (1) year of outdoor youth program field experience.
				(4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.503 - SKILLS AND TRAINING

Current through August 31, 2023
Skills and training for each staff, intern, and volunteer
				  must be documented and kept on file at the base camp. (4-6-23)
01.
Skills
. Each staff, intern,
				and volunteer must demonstrate specific skills, prior to assuming field
				supervision. The skill assessment procedures must be approved, and results of
				the assessment documented. (4-6-23)
02.
Training
. Chief
				administrator, field director, senior field staff, field staff, volunteers, and
				interns must have trainings that address deficiencies identified in the skills
				assessment. The curriculum will include: (4-6-23)
a. Four (4) days of practicum field training;
				(4-6-23)
b. Supervision of program
				participants; (4-6-23)
c. Water,
				food, shelter procurement, preparation, and conservation; (4-6-23)
d. Low-impact wilderness expedition and
				environmental conservation skills and procedures; (4-6-23)
e. Child management including containment
				control, safety, conflict resolution, and behavior management;
				(4-6-23)
f. Instruction in safety
				procedures and safe equipment use of fuel, fire, and life protection;
				(4-6-23)
g. Sanitation procedures
				related to food, water, and waste; (4-6-23)
h. Special instruction for individuals who
				conduct and supervise high adventure activities; (4-6-23)
i. Wilderness medicine, including health
				issues related to acclimation, exposure to the environment, and environmental
				elements; (4-6-23)
j. First aid kit
				contents and use; (4-6-23)
k.
				Navigation skills including map and compass use, and Global Positioning System
				(GPS); (4-6-23)
l. Local
				environmental precautions, including terrain, weather, insects, poisonous
				plants, wildlife, and proper response to adverse situations; (4-6-23)
m. Report writing, including development and
				maintenance of logs and journals; (4-6-23)
n. Federal, state, and local regulations
				including the Department, Idaho State Department of Fish and Game, Idaho
				Outfitters and Guides, and state and federal land use agencies; and
				(4-6-23)
o. Ongoing training for
				direct care staff to upgrade their skills, including mandatory training to
				maintain skills, certifications, and licenses. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.504 - STAFF RATIOS AND GROUP SIZE

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Staff
				Ratio
. Each group of children must have one (1) staff for every four (4)
				children. Where there are four (4) children or less there must be at least two
				(2) staff. (4-6-23)
02.
Interns and Volunteers
. Interns and volunteers must never be counted in
				the staff ratio and never have sole responsibility to supervise the child.
				(4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.505 - ALCOHOL OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED

Current through August 31, 2023
Staff, interns, and volunteers engaging in field activities
				  with children are prohibited from using alcohol or controlled substances, or
				  any other substance that impairs their ability to function and ensure the
				  health and safety of the children in the program. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.515 - ASSESSMENTS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Preadmission Assessment
.
				Preadmission assessments must be done for each child by a qualified treatment
				professional familiar with the outdoor program prior to enrollment. This must
				include a review of the child's social and psychological history.
				(4-6-23)
02.
Subsequent
				Assessments
. Subsequent assessments must be done before the child leaves
				for the field portion away from the main base of operations. The assessment
				must include: (4-6-23)
a. An interview with
				the child by the senior field staff assigned to the child's field experience;
				and (4-6-23)
b. A review of the
				child's health history and physical examination by a medically trained field
				staff assigned to the child's field experience. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.516 - PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

Current through August 31, 2023
A child must have a physical examination within thirty (30)
				  days prior to entrance into the outdoor program. (4-6-23)
01.
Physical Examination
				Requirements
. The result of the physical exam must be recorded on a
				standard form provided by the outdoor program. The form must clearly document
				the type and extent of physical activity in which the child will be engaged and
				completed by a licensed physician, physician's assistant, or nurse
				practitioner, who signs the form, and includes: (4-6-23)
a. A urinalysis; (4-6-23)
b. A pregnancy test for each female
				participant; (4-6-23)
c. A physical
				assessment to determine fitness given the climate and temperature in which the
				child will be participating, and the child's age, weight, and physical
				condition; and (4-6-23)
d. A
				determination whether detoxification is indicated prior to entrance into the
				field portion of the program. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.517 - SERVICE PLANS

Current through August 31, 2023
An outdoor program must develop and follow a written service
				  plan for a child admitted. (4-6-23)
01.
Initial Service Plan
. Must
				be developed and recorded in the child's record within thirty (30) days after
				admission with the following: (4-6-23)
a.
				Identify the needs of the child and family, and provide goals and a time frame
				to achieve the goals; (4-6-23)
b.
				Services the organization will provide to assure the safety, health, and
				wellbeing of the child; (4-6-23)
c.
				Criteria for discharge and projected discharge date; (4-6-23)
d. Demonstrate the service plan was developed
				with participation of the child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian, and the
				child. A child may be excluded from participation if they are incapable of
				understanding the purpose of the planned services; and (4-6-23)
e. Identify the persons responsible for
				coordinating and implementing the child's and family's treatment goals.
				(4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.518 - DISCHARGE SUMMARY

Current through August 31, 2023
A discharge summary must be written within seven (7) days of
				  discharge, and include: (4-6-23)
01.
Date of and Reason for Discharge
. (4-6-23)
02.
Physical, Emotional, Medical, and
				Educational Needs of Child
. (4-6-23)
03.
Recommendations for
				Treatment
. (4-6-23)
04.
Documentation of Disrupted Placements, Assessed Causes, and Any
				Corrections
. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.519 - CONTINUED CARE

Current through August 31, 2023
Continued care is permitted under the Idaho Child Care
				  Licensing Reform Act, Sections
				  39-1202 and
				  39-1213, Idaho Code, for
				  individuals eighteen (18) to twenty-one (21) years old. Individuals who are in
				  the care of a licensed outdoor program prior to turning eighteen (18) years old
				  may remain in the program for up to ninety (90) days after their eighteenth
				  birthday, or up to the age of twenty-one (21) if necessary to complete a
				  treatment program or school educational program currently attended by the
				  individual. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.520 - DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUED CARE

Current through August 31, 2023
Prior to accepting an individual into continued care the
				  following is required: (4-6-23)
01.
Voluntary Agreement
. A voluntary agreement to remain in the
				program signed by the person turning eighteen (18), or a copy of a court order
				authorizing continued placement after the individual's eighteenth birthday.
				(4-6-23)
02.
Assessment for
				Others Safety
. An assessment to assure that an individual does not
				jeopardize the health, safety, and well-being of the children in care of the
				organization. (4-6-23)
03.
Additional Continued Care Plans
. A plan that prohibits individuals from
				sharing a bedroom or other sleeping rooms with a child. (4-6-23)
04.
Documentation of Care Prior to
				Eighteenth Birthday
. Documentation verifying the individual was in the
				care of the organization prior to their eighteenth birthday. (4-6-23)
05.
Documentation of Need for Continued
				Care
. Documentation verifying the individual needs to remain to complete
				treatment, education, or other similar needs. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.521 - AGE REQUIREMENTS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Age
. A child must be at least eleven (11) years old and less than
				eighteen (18) years old unless the individual qualifies for continued care.
				(4-6-23)
02.
Grouping
. A licensed treatment professional familiar with the outdoor
				program must determine whether children eleven (11) years old through thirteen
				(13) years old are to be placed in a younger program group or in an older
				program group. The decision must be based upon the child's needs and level of
				maturity, both physical and mental. The basis for the decision must be
				documented in the child's record. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.522 - EXPEDITIONS

Current through August 31, 2023
Expeditions include any excursion taking children away from
				  the base camp. (4-6-23)
01.
Description
. There must be an approved written description of the
				expedition. The expedition must not expose children to unreasonable risk.
				(4-6-23)
02.
Group
				Size
. The number of expedition participants must not exceed fifteen (15)
				children. (4-6-23)
03.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
. At least one (1) staff member per
				expedition group must have a current WFR Certificate. (4-6-23)
04.
Global Positioning System
				(GPS)
. Each expedition group must be equipped with a GPS system.
				(4-6-23)
05.
Staff
				Briefing
. Staff must be briefed prior to any expedition. The briefing
				must include: (4-6-23)
a. The expedition
				route, terrain, time schedule, weather forecast, and any potential hazards;
				(4-6-23)
b. Any procedures unique
				to that expedition; and (4-6-23)
c.
				Participant backgrounds and any potential problems.
				(4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.523 - SAFETY

Current through August 31, 2023
Each outdoor program must have appropriate safety procedures
				  and equipment. (4-6-23)
01.
Environmental Hazards
. Each program participant must have instruction on
				environmental hazards and precautions. (4-6-23)
02.
First Aid Kit
. There must be
				a first aid kit with sufficient supplies. The first aid kit must: (4-6-23)
a. Meet the standards of an appropriate
				national organization for the activity being conducted and the location and
				environment being used; (4-6-23)
b.
				Be reviewed with new staff for contents and use; (4-6-23)
c. Be reviewed at least annually with all
				staff for contents and use; and (4-6-23)
d. Be inventoried after each expedition and
				restocked as needed. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.524 - COMMUNICATIONS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Support System
. There must
				be multiple reliable communication systems. (4-6-23)
02.
Requirements
. There must be
				daily communication between each field group and the base camp unless
				alternative arrangements have been made and documented in a communications log
				maintained at the base camp. Absence of communication must never exceed
				seventy-two (72) hours. (4-6-23)
03.
Emergencies
. The base camp
				support personnel must have immediate access to emergency telephone numbers,
				contact personnel, and procedures for an emergency evacuation or field incident
				requiring emergency medical support. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.525 - EMERGENCY PLAN

Current through August 31, 2023
An outdoor program must have and follow a written emergency
				  plan and procedures for evacuations, disasters, medical emergencies, hostage
				  situations, casualties, and missing children. (4-6-23)
01.
Plan Must Include
: (4-6-23)
a. Designation of authority and staff
				assignments; (4-6-23)
b.
				Transportation and relocation of program participants when necessary;
				(4-6-23)
c. Instruction to all
				participants on how to respond to an emergency; (4-6-23)
d. Notification regarding the nature of the
				emergency and an accounting for each participant's location and status;
				(4-6-23)
e. Supervision of program
				participants after an evacuation or a relocation; and (4-6-23)
f. Arrangements for medical care and
				notification of a child's physician and identified parent or guardian.
				(4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.526 - EXPEDITION AND HIKING LIMIT REQUIREMENTS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Physical Capability
. Hiking must not exceed the physical capability of
				the weakest member of the group. (4-6-23)
02.
Maximum Temperature
. There
				must be no hiking when the temperature is above ninety-five (95) degrees
				Fahrenheit. (4-6-23)
03.
Inability or Refusal to Hike
. When a child cannot or refuses to hike,
				the group cannot continue hiking unless it is necessary for safety reasons, and
				a contingency plan, based on approved policies and procedures, must be used.
				The contingency plan must ensure there is staff coverage for each group, if the
				group is split, and that communication between the groups is maintained.
				(4-6-23)
04.
Maps and
				Itinerary
. Copies of map routes and anticipated schedules, including
				arrival and departure times, must be maintained by the field staff and base
				camp when a group is away from the base camp. (4-6-23)
05.
Acclimation to Environment
.
				Staff must closely monitor children for acclimation to the temperature,
				climate, altitude, environment, and situation. (4-6-23)
06.
Log
. There must be a common
				written log that is signed and dated by the participating staff immediately
				following an expedition. The log must contain information on health problems,
				accidents, injuries, medications used, behavioral problems, and unusual
				occurrences and be recorded with any corrections initialed and dated.
				(4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.527 - WATER REQUIREMENTS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Water
. Children must have access to potable water while hiking and the
				program must: (4-6-23)
a. Provide each child
				with six (6) quarts of potable water a day, unless a child's weight exceeds one
				hundred fifty (150) pounds, then one (1) additional quart of potable water will
				be provided for every twenty-five (25) pounds of body weight over one hundred
				fifty (150) pounds; and (4-6-23)
b.
				Encourage each child to consume at least three (3) quarts of potable water per
				day. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.528 - NUTRITIONAL AND SANITARY REQUIREMENTS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Menu
. There must be a written menu approved annually by a professional
				nutritionist or dietitian with knowledge of program activity levels and
				environmental factors. The menu will list the necessary or recommended food
				supplies and caloric intake for each group. The current menu must be available,
				and any change or substitution noted on the menu. Menus must be maintained on
				file for sixty (60) days. (4-6-23)
02.
Food
. Each child must be
				provided enough food and calories based on the approved menu that includes
				fresh fruit and vegetables at least twice a week. (4-6-23)
03.
Special Needs
. The menu must
				take into consideration a child's special nutritional needs, including food
				allergies or religious restrictions. (4-6-23)
04.
Fasting
. There must be no
				imposed food fasting. (4-6-23)
05.
Cleansing of Hands
. Soap and water, or other methods to disinfect
				hands, is provided and encouraged after each latrine use. Cleansing of hands is
				required prior to food preparation. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.530 - HEALTH CARE REQUIREMENTS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
First
				Aid
. First aid treatment will be provided in as prompt a manner as the
				location and circumstances allow. (4-6-23)
02.
Administration and
				Assistance
. Staff who administer or assist with self-administration of
				medications will be trained by a medical professional. (4-6-23)
03.
Documentation
. Complaints or
				reports by a child of illness and injuries will be recorded in the daily log
				along with any treatment provided. (4-6-23)
04.
Negative Consequences
. There
				will be no negative consequences imposed on a child for reporting an injury or
				illness, or for requesting to see a health care professional.
				(4-6-23)
05.
Daily Physical
				Assessment
. Children's hydration, skin condition, extremities, and
				general physical condition will be evaluated and recorded by field staff in the
				daily log. (4-6-23)
06.
Weekly Physical Assessment
. At least every seven (7) days, each child's
				physical condition will be assessed by a WFR, an EMT, or a medical
				professional. The results of the assessment will be recorded in the daily log
				and include: (4-6-23)
a. Blood pressure;
				(4-6-23)
b. Heart rate;
				(4-6-23)
c. Condition of
				extremities and skin; (4-6-23)
d.
				Hydration level; (4-6-23)
e.
				Allergies, if any; (4-6-23)
f.
				General physical condition; and (4-6-23)
g. Provision of appropriate medical treatment
				if needed. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.531 - MEDICATION

Current through August 31, 2023
An outdoor program must have and follow policies and
				  procedures on the storage and administration, or assistance with medication,
				  and comply with IDAPA 24.34.01, "Rules of the Idaho Board of Nursing." The
				  policies must address the following: (4-6-23)
01.
Medication Storage
.
				Prescription and over-the-counter medication will be stored under lock and key
				and safeguarded from children. For medications taken on field outings, all
				medication will be in the possession of a staff member qualified to administer
				or assist with medications. The medication must be in the original
				pharmacy-dispensed container, in original over-the-counter container, or placed
				in a unit container by a medical professional. (4-6-23)
02.
Administration and
				Assistance
. Staff who administer or assist with self-administration of
				medications will be trained by a medical professional. (4-6-23)
03.
Psychotropic Medication
.
				Prohibit the administration of psychotropic medications: (4-6-23)
a. Unless a medical professional determines
				that the medication is clinically indicated; and (4-6-23)
b. For disciplinary purposes, for the
				convenience of staff, or as a substitute for appropriate treatment services.
				(4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.532 - PARTICIPANT CLOTHING, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

Current through August 31, 2023
Each program participant must have clothing, equipment, and
				  supplies appropriate for the types of activities and for the weather conditions
				  likely to be encountered. (4-6-23)
01.
Clothing, Equipment, and Supplies Requirements
: (4-6-23)
a. Sunscreen; (4-6-23)
b. Insect repellent; (4-6-23)
c. A commercially available backpack or the
				materials to construct a safe backpack or bedroll; (4-6-23)
d. Personal hygiene items necessary for
				cleansing; (4-6-23)
e. Appropriate
				feminine hygiene supplies; (4-6-23)
f. Wool blankets or an appropriate sleeping
				bag and a tarp or poncho when the average nighttime temperature is expected to
				be forty (40) degrees Fahrenheit or higher; (4-6-23)
g. Shelter, appropriate sleeping bag, and
				ground pad when the average nighttime temperature is expected to be thirty-nine
				(39) degrees Fahrenheit or lower; (4-6-23)
h. Clothing appropriate for temperature
				changes generally expected for the area; (4-6-23)
i. For each child, a clean change of clothing
				at least once a week or an opportunity to wash their clothes at least once a
				week; and (4-6-23)
j. For each
				child, clean undergarments and a means to clean their body at least twice a
				week. Additional clean undergarments may be needed for health or sanitary
				reasons. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.533 - CONTRABAND

Current through August 31, 2023
An outdoor program must define prohibited contraband in a
				  policy. (4-6-23)
01.
Confiscation
. Contraband found in the possession of children must be
				confiscated and secured in a location inaccessible to children.
				(4-6-23)
02.
Law Enforcement
				Notification
. Local law enforcement must be notified when illegal
				contraband is confiscated. (4-6-23)
03.
Disposal
. The outdoor
				program will dispose of all contraband not confiscated by law enforcement,
				under the program's contraband policy. When contraband is disposed of, this
				must be witnessed by at least one (1) other staff member and the disposal
				documented in the child's record. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.534 - SEARCHES

Current through August 31, 2023
If an outdoor program conducts searches of children, it must
				  have and follow policies and procedures. Searches must be completed in the
				  least intrusive manner possible for the type of search being conducted. All
				  searches must be documented, including the reasons for the search, the persons
				  conducting the search, and any results. The policies and procedures must
				  include: (4-6-23)
01.
Pat Down
				Searches
. May only be conducted to discourage the introduction of
				contraband or to promote the safety of staff and other children. Pat down
				searches must be conducted as follows: (4-6-23)
a. The search is conducted in the presence of
				at least two (2) staff members; (4-6-23)
b. The child will be told they are about to
				be searched; (4-6-23)
c. The child
				will remove all outer clothing and empty all pockets; (4-6-23)
d. The staff will pat the clothing of the
				child using only enough contact to conduct an appropriate search;
				(4-6-23)
e. If the staff detects
				anything unusual, the child will be asked to identify the item and appropriate
				steps taken to remove the item for inspection; and (4-6-23)
f. If the child refuses to comply, the chief
				administrator must be notified immediately and is responsible for resolving the
				matter. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.536 - TIME-OUT

Current through August 31, 2023
An outdoor program must have and follow policies and
				  procedures governing the appropriate use of time-out that includes the
				  following: (4-6-23)
01.
Use
. Time-out is only used when a child's behavior is disruptive to the
				child's ability to learn, to participate appropriately, or to function
				appropriately with other children or the activity. (4-6-23)
02.
Duration
. Time duration
				cannot exceed sixty (60) consecutive minutes. (4-6-23)
03.
Observation
. A staff is
				designated to be responsible for visually observing the child at random
				intervals at least every fifteen (15) minutes. (4-6-23)
04.
Documentation
. A written
				description maintained in the child's file in sufficient detail to provide a
				clear understanding of the incident or behavior that resulted in the child
				being placed in time-out, staff's attempts to help the child avoid time-out,
				and observations by staff. (4-6-23)
05.
Reintroduction to the Group
.
				The child is reintroduced to the group in a sensitive and nonpunitive manner as
				soon as control is regained. (4-6-23)
06.
Review
. If there are more
				than ten (10) time-outs for a child in a twenty-four (24) hour period, a review
				is conducted to determine the suitability of the child remaining in the
				program, and whether staff needs additional training in alternative therapeutic
				behavior management techniques. Appropriate action must be taken based on the
				findings of the review. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.537 - WORK

Current through August 31, 2023
Children may be given a nonvocational work assignment as a
				  constructive experience, in compliance with child labor laws, that is age
				  appropriate and within the child's capabilities. The primary purpose of work
				  must not be to substitute for paid labor. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.538 - ANIMALS AND PETS

Current through August 31, 2023
Program animals must be free from disease and cared for in a
				  safe and clean manner. Visiting and program dogs will be vaccinated against
				  rabies and documentation kept on file. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.539 - TRANSPORTING CHILDREN

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Vehicle
. Transportation of children must be in a vehicle that is:
				(4-6-23)
a. Properly registered;
				(4-6-23)
b. Insured for personal
				injury and liability; (4-6-23)
c.
				Driven by a person with a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle;
				(4-6-23)
d. Maintained in a safe
				condition with documented maintenance; (4-6-23)
e. Equipped with a red triangle reflector
				device for use in an emergency; (4-6-23)
f. Equipped with a first aid kit; and
				(4-6-23)
g. Equipped with a fire
				extinguisher that is properly secured and not readily available to children.
				(4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of › Rule 16.04.18 - CHILDREN'S AGENCIES AND RESIDENTIAL LICENSING › SOLO EXPERIENCES IN OUTDOOR PROGRAMS › Section 16.04.18.551 - SOLO EXPERIENCES IN OUTDOOR PROGRAMS

Current through August 31, 2023
If an outdoor program conducts a solo component for children,
				  they must have and follow policies and procedures. Every outdoor program that
				  includes a solo component will include a written description of the solo
				  component in the program description. (4-6-23)