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Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Section 110-145-1635 - What are the requirements for the prevention of the spread of infections and communicable disease?

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(1) You must notify your DLR licensor if you
				or any adults having access to children in your care, have been exposed to
				someone with tuberculosis or when a health care provider recommends
				testing.
(2) Retesting for license
				renewals is not required unless the above conditions apply.
(3) Staff with a reportable communicable
				disease or a notifiable disease condition in an infectious stage, as defined by
				the department of health in chapter 246-101 WAC, must not be on duty until they
				have a physician's approval for returning to work.
(4) Each facility that cares for medically
				fragile children must have an infection control program supervised by a nurse
				licensed by the department of health. Staffed residential homes licensed for
				five or fewer children who are medically fragile may use other methods to
				develop infection control procedures, such as in-home nursing services, upon
				approval by the department.
(5) You
				must promote personal hygiene to help prevent the spread of germs.
(6) You must have written policies and
				procedures about the control of infections. These must include, but are not
				limited to, the following areas:
(a) Isolation
				of sick children;
(b) Germ control
				procedures;
(c) Hygiene, including
				hand washing, using the toilet, diapering, and laundering;
(d) Prevention of the transmission of
				communicable diseases including management and reporting;
(e) First aid;
(f) Care of minor illnesses;
(g) Actions to be taken for medical
				emergencies;
(h) Infant care
				procedures when infants are under care; and
(i) General health practices.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Section 110-145-1640 - Am I required to keep first-aid supplies?

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(1) You must keep adequate first-aid supplies
				and medications recommended by a child's physician, on hand for immediate use.
				The following first-aid supplies must be available to staff at all times:
(a) Protective nonlatex gloves;
(b) Bandages;
(c) Scissors;
(d) Ace bandages;
(e) Gauze; and
(f) Nonbreakable and mercury free
				thermometer.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Section 110-145-1645 - What are the requirements regarding pets and animals in my facility?

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(1) All animals on
				your property must be safe and cared for in a sanitary manner.
(2) You must comply with city, county, state
				and federal statutes and regulations regarding:
(a) Animal safety;
(b) Vaccinations; and
(c) Standard veterinary care.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Section 110-145-1650 - Are alcoholic beverages, marijuana or illegal drugs allowed on a facility's property?

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(1) You
				must not have or consume alcohol, marijuana or illegal drugs on the
				premises.
(2) You must not allow
				staff under the influence of alcohol, marijuana or illegal drugs, to have
				contact with children in care.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1650,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Section 110-145-1655 - Is smoking permitted around children?

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(1) You must not allow smoking in the living
				space of your facility or motor vehicles while transporting children.
(2) You may permit adults to smoke outdoors
				away from children in accordance with
				RCW
				  70.160.075.
(3) These rules do not apply to traditional
				or spiritual Native American or religious ceremonies involving the use of
				tobacco.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1655,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT › Section 110-145-1660 - Are guns allowed on a licensed facility's property?

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(1) You must not permit guns, ammunition, and
				other weapons on the premises of your facility, with the exception of law
				enforcement.
(2) You may allow a
				child under your care to use a firearm only if:
(a) The child's DCYF caseworker
				approves;
(b) The youth has
				completed an approved gun safety or hunter safety course; and
(c) Adults who have completed a gun or hunter
				safety course are supervising use.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Section 110-145-1665 - What are the fire safety requirements for all group residential facilities?

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(1) You
				must comply with the regulations developed by the WSP/FPB. These regulations
				are contained in the current fire code and Washington state amendments as
				adopted by the state of Washington. Contact the WSP/FPB for specific
				requirements.
(2) If you operate a
				staffed residential home for five or fewer children you must meet the fire
				safety requirements outlined in chapter 110-148 WAC for child foster
				homes.
(3) You and your staff must
				be familiar with safety procedures related to fire prevention, including fire
				drill procedures.
(4) You and your
				staff must be able to:
(a) Operate all fire
				extinguishers installed on the premises;
(b) Test smoke detectors, more specifically,
				single station types;
(c) Conduct
				frequent inspections at your facility to identify fire hazards and take action
				to correct any hazards noted during the inspection;
(d) Ensure children are able to escape from
				every floor in your facility. In most cases, this includes a functional fire
				ladder available from upper stories; and
(e) Ensure windows open to the outside and
				are large enough for emergency personnel to enter and exit wearing rescue gear,
				unless the building or structure has a fire sprinkler protection system and was
				previously approved by the local fire marshal or building official with
				jurisdiction.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Section 110-145-1670 - Do I need a written emergency plan?

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(1) You must have a written plan on how you
				will evacuate children in case of fire or other emergencies such as natural
				disasters or unforeseen events. Evacuation plans must be developed reflective
				of the developmental level and behaviors of children living in your
				facility.
(2) You must be prepared
				for emergencies (such as hostile persons on the premises, fires, or
				earthquakes) by having a written evacuation plan prepared that identifies how
				you will:
(a) Educate and familiarize your
				residents appropriate to their age and development level; and
(b) Notify the department if an incident
				occurs.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Section 110-145-1675 - What requirements must be followed for smoke detectors?

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(1) Staffed
				residential homes licensed for five or fewer children must meet all of the
				following:
(a) Your facility must have smoke
				detectors in operating condition both inside and outside of all sleeping areas.
				Smoke detectors must also be installed on each story of the facility, in all
				play areas, and in the basement. You must install and maintain smoke detectors
				according to the manufacturer's specifications.
(b) If a smoke detector is mounted on a wall,
				it must be twelve inches from the ceiling and a corner.
(c) Smoke detectors must be tested twice a
				year to ensure they are in working order. You must document the date and time
				of the test.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Section 110-145-1680 - What requirements must be followed for carbon monoxide detectors?

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(1) Carbon monoxide
				alarms must be provided with single station carbon monoxide alarms installed:
(a) In or near each separate sleeping area in
				the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms; and
(b) On each level of the dwelling.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Section 110-145-1685 - What are the requirements for fire drills?

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(1) You must conduct a fire drill at least
				once each month at varying times of the day and night so that staff on all
				shifts practice the procedures.
(2)
				You must maintain a written record on the premises that indicates the date and
				time that all drills were completed.
(3) If you care for nonambulatory children,
				you must consult with and follow the WSP/FPB protocol for "simulated" fire
				drills.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1685,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Section 110-145-1690 - What are the requirements for fire extinguishers?

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(1) You must have at least one approved
				2A10BC-rated 5lb or larger all-purpose (ABC) fire extinguisher readily
				available at all times. You must maintain and service fire extinguishers
				according to manufacturer's specifications. Approved 2A10BC-rated means a fire
				extinguisher with an underwriters' laboratory label on the nameplate
				classifying the extinguisher as 2A10BC-rated or larger.
(2) Approved fire extinguisher(s) must be
				located in the area of the normal path of exiting. The maximum travel distance
				to an extinguisher from any place on the premises must not exceed seventy-five
				feet. When the travel distance exceeds seventy-five feet, additional
				extinguisher(s) are required.
(3)
				You must have at least one fire extinguisher on each floor of a multilevel
				facility.
(4) Fire extinguishers
				must:
(a) Be mounted in a bracket or in a
				fire extinguisher cabinet so that the top of the extinguisher is no more than
				five feet above the floor; and
(b)
				Receive an annual maintenance certification by a licensed firm specializing in
				this work, based on the manufacturer's recommended schedule. Maintenance means
				a thorough check of the extinguisher for:
(i)
				Mechanical parts;
(ii)
				Extinguishing agent; and
(iii)
				Expelling means.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES › Section 110-145-1695 - Are there different construction and fire safety requirements for facilities that have multiple licenses in the same building?

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(1) A facility with multiple Washington state
				licenses or certifications for the care of children in the same building must
				comply with the most stringent construction and fire safety requirements for
				the physical structure, if children share the same space.
(2) If the same facility has multiple
				Washington state licenses the licensee must notify:
(a) The Washington state patrol fire
				protection bureau inspector; and
(b) All licensing and certification
				agents.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › SERVICE PLANNING › Section 110-145-1700 - What must I include in a child's orientation to my facility?

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(1) As part of
				admission, staff must give an orientation to all children over the age of six,
				as developmentally appropri-ate. The orientation will include, but not be
				limited to:
(a) A description of the program
				and services;
(b) A map or tour of
				the physical facility;
(c) A review
				of your fire evacuation plan;
(d)
				The department-approved policy that states that a child may not have guns and
				other weapons, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs within the facility;
(e) Orientation on personal protection and
				personal boundaries; and
(f) The
				department-approved policy on client visitation that includes access to the
				youth's attorney and DCYF caseworker.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › SERVICE PLANNING › Section 110-145-1705 - How does my agency meet the religious needs of children in care?

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(1) You must ensure
				an environment of tolerance and sensitivity to a child's spiritual and
				religious beliefs. This includes providing adequate opportunity for spiritual
				and religious training and participation appropriate to the child's beliefs.
				You must not require any child to participate in spiritual or religious
				practices contrary to the child's beliefs.
(2) You must not impose consequences if a
				child chooses not to participate in particular spiritual or religious
				practices.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1705,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › SERVICE PLANNING › Section 110-145-1710 - What are the requirements about nondiscrimination?

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(1) You must follow all state and federal
				laws regarding non-discrimination while providing services to children in your
				care.
(2) You must support and
				engage foster children in your care with dignity and respect regardless of
				actual or perceived race, ethnicity, culture, sex, or SOGIE.
(3) You must connect a child with resources
				that supports the child's needs regarding race, religion, culture, and
				SOGIE.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1710,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › SERVICE PLANNING › Section 110-145-1715 - Are there additional considerations in service to Native American children?

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You must make every effort to provide culturally relevant and
				  sensitive child welfare services to Native American children and their
				  families. You must follow all federal and state laws for any Native American
				  children that you have under your care.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1715,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › SERVICE PLANNING › Section 110-145-1720 - Do I need a social summary for children under my care (except for interim facilities)?

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(1) You
				must develop a written social summary for each child accepted for care within
				seventy-two hours but no longer than thirty days of the child's placement. The
				social summary must serve as the basis of the child's admission to your
				care.
(2) The summary must contain
				the following information for the child:
(a)
				Available copies of psychological or psychiatric evaluations, if any, on the
				child under care;
(b) A narrative
				description of the child's background and family that identifies the immediate
				and extended family resources;
(c)
				The child's interrelationships and circumstances that have brought the child
				into out-of-home care;
(d) The
				child's primary and alternate permanency plan;
(e) Previous placement history (if any);
				and
(f) An evaluation of the
				child's need for the particular services and type of care you
				provide.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › SERVICE PLANNING › Section 110-145-1725 - When do I need a treatment plan for children in care and what must be included in the plan?

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(1) An agency must
				develop and implement an individualized written treatment plan for each child
				or youth in care if the agency:
(a) Provides
				care or services to children or youth who are under the care and authority of
				the department; and
(b) Has an
				agreement with the department to provide treatment or therapeutic
				services.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › SERVICE PLANNING › Section 110-145-1730 - What are the educational and vocational instruction requirements for children placed by the department, except interim facilities?

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(1) You must meet the following requirements
				for providing education and vocational instruction to the children placed by
				the department. For each child you must:
(a)
				Follow the educational plan approved by the child's DCYF caseworker;
(b) Support the child in regular school
				attendance. If a child is absent from school you must follow the school's
				reporting requirements. Notify the child's DCYF caseworker if the child is
				absent from school more than three consecutive school days;
(c) Receive approval from the child's DCYF
				caseworker prior to making any changes to a child's educational plan;
(d) Support the child's educational plan by
				providing each child with necessary school supplies and a suitable place to
				study;
(e) Develop a plan for a
				child's transportation to and from school;
(f) Provide or arrange for independent living
				skills education for developing self-sufficiency for children over the age of
				15 years; and
(g) Encourage older
				youth to pursue a post-secondary education when appropriate.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › SERVICE PLANNING › Section 110-145-1735 - What are the requirements for an activity program?

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(1) You must provide an activity program that
				includes integration of children and youth in the community. Safe and suitable
				materials must be designed to meet the developmental, cultural, and individual
				needs of the children served. A schedule of weekly activities must be posted
				and available to view by residents and others.
(2) Activities must be designed for the
				developmental stages of the children you serve, allowing a balance between:
(a) Child-initiated and staff-initiated
				activities;
(b) Free play and
				organized events;
(c) Individual
				and group activities; and
(d) Quiet
				and active experiences.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › SERVICE PLANNING › Section 110-145-1740 - Can children in my care receive services through the extended foster care program?

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Your facility can serve youth enrolled in the extended foster
				  care program. You must adhere to WAC
				  110-90-0010
				  through
				  110-90-0200.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1740,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › DAILY CARE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT › Section 110-145-1745 - What are the general well-being requirements for a group care program?

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You must provide a safe and healthy, age-appropriate
				  home-like living environment that meets the medical, psychological, physical
				  and developmental needs of the children in your care.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1745,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › DAILY CARE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT › Section 110-145-1750 - What are the requirements for supervising children?

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(1) You must provide and arrange supervision
				that is appropriate for the child's age, and developmental level including:
(a) Appropriate adult supervision including
				ongoing and periodic checks of the children in your facility;
(b) Personal attention;
(c) Emotional support;
(d) Structured daily routines and living
				experiences; and
(e) Additional
				supervision as needed and required by the department. This supervision may
				require auditory or visual supervision at all times.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › DAILY CARE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT › Section 110-145-1755 - What requirements must I follow when I transport children?

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(1) Transportation
				you provide must be safe, reliable, and in compliance with law and contract
				requirements.
(2) The driver of the
				vehicle must:
(a) Have a valid driver's
				license; and
(b) Be covered under
				an automobile liability insurance policy.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › DAILY CARE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT › Section 110-145-1760 - What are the travel requirements for children in care?

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You must get written approval from the child's DCYF
				  caseworker for children in the care and custody of the department, or the
				  child's parent or guardian for children not in the department's care and
				  custody prior to any travel over 72 hours, and any out-of-country
				  travel.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1760,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › DAILY CARE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT › Section 110-145-1765 - Can children be assigned work in a facility or work outside the facility?

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(1)
				Children may do regular household tasks without payment, or may be assigned
				other work that is appropriate to the child's age and developmental level, with
				monetary compensation.
(2) It may
				be appropriate for some children to obtain employment when:
(a) Laws regarding minors working are
				followed; and
(b) The child's work
				does not interfere with school.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › DAILY CARE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT › Section 110-145-1770 - Can a child earn allowance while in care?

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If a child is placed in your facility over thirty days you
				  must give the child an allowance based on age, needs, and the child's ability
				  to manage money. You must keep track of allowances given to children in a
				  ledger.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1770,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › DAILY CARE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT › Section 110-145-1775 - What belongings must be provided to a child leaving my facility?

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(1) You must permit
				a child who leaves your facility to take their personal belongings with them.
				This includes belongings the child brought with them or acquired in your care,
				such as clothing, mementos, bicycles, gifts, and any saved money.
(2) If it is not possible for the child to
				take their belongings at the time they leave, you are required to secure them
				for up to 30 days and cooperate with the child's DCYF caseworker to transfer
				them to the child, as soon as possible.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1775,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › DAILY CARE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT › Section 110-145-1780 - Do I have responsibility for a child's personal hygiene?

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You must provide or arrange for children in your care to have
				  items needed for grooming and personal hygiene. You must assist children in
				  using these items, based on the child's developmental needs.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1780,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › DAILY CARE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT › Section 110-145-1785 - What are the requirements for privacy for children in out-of-home placements?

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(1) In
				general, children in out-of-home placements have the right to privacy of
				personal mail, electronic mail and phone calls.
(2) The department and its delegates may
				censor the child's mail and monitor telephone calls to the extent necessary and
				in the manner specified by the court order for the child's safety and
				well-being.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1785,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › DAILY CARE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT › Section 110-145-1790 - What are the food and meal guideline requirements?

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(1) Food served to children in your care must
				be properly stored and prepared, and meet children's nutritional, cultural and
				developmental needs, offering a variety of foods for meal enjoyment.
(2) You must routinely provide an opportunity
				during mealtimes for socialization for all children.
(3) You must not serve home canned foods to
				children.
(4) You must properly
				store, prepare, and serve food to meet the needs of the children in your care.
				All food service facilities and food handling practices must comply with rules
				and regulations of the state board of health governing food service sanitation.
				This includes a food handler's permit for all staff per chapter 246-215
				WAC.
(5) You must prepare and date
				daily menus, including snacks, at least one week in advance. You must keep the
				menus on file for a minimum of six months so that we can review them.
(6) You must establish and post a schedule of
				mealtimes.
(7) You must ensure that
				staff are aware of each child's dietary restrictions, in a manner that ensures
				the child's privacy.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1790,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › DAILY CARE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT › Section 110-145-1795 - How often do children need to be provided meals?

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You must provide all children a minimum of three meals and
				  two snacks in each 24-hour period. You may vary from this guideline only if you
				  have written approval from the child's physician and DCYF
				  caseworker.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1795,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › DAILY CARE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT › Section 110-145-1800 - What are the requirements for handling a child's special diet?

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You must have approval of the child's DCYF caseworker and
				  written instructions by a physician, parent or guardian before serving nutrient
				  concentrates, nutrient supplements, vitamins, and modified diets, such as
				  therapeutic and allergy diets.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1800,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › DAILY CARE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT › Section 110-145-1805 - Are there special requirements for serving milk?

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(1) The milk or milk products you serve must
				be pasteurized and follow these recommended guidelines:
(a) Children under the age of 12 months must
				receive formula or breast milk unless written authorization from the child's
				licensed health care provider requires a different liquid intake; and
(b) Children between the age of 12 and 24
				months must receive whole milk unless you have written authorization from a
				licensed health care provider not to serve whole milk.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › DAILY CARE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT › Section 110-145-1810 - Are there special requirements for infants and young children?

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In caring for infants and young children, you must hold
				  infants at times other than feeding for the purposes of comfort and attention;
				  and allow children plenty of free time outside of a swing, crib or
				  playpen.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1810,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › DAILY CARE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT › Section 110-145-1815 - Are written policies and procedures required describing a facility's discipline methods?

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(1) You
				must provide a written statement with your application and reapplication for
				licen-sure describing the discipline methods you use. This plan must be
				approved by your LD licensor.
(2)
				You and authorized care providers have the responsibility for discipline; you
				may not delegate that responsibility to a child.
(3) You must not withhold a child's need for
				necessary services including contact with the child's DCYF caseworker, case
				manager, and legal representatives. You must not withhold approved contact with
				a child's family, without further approval from the child's DCYF
				caseworker.
(4) For additional
				information you may refer to DCYF's behavior management guidelines.
(5) If your discipline methods change, you
				must immediately provide a new statement to your LD licensor describing your
				current practice.
(6) You must use
				positive methods of guidance and discipline that promote self-control,
				self-responsibility, self-direction, self-esteem, and cooperation. Positive
				methods may include:
(a) Redirecting
				children;
(b) Giving choices when
				appropriate;
(c) Time-out as a
				method of guidance, to allow children time to change their behavior;
(d) Planning in order to prevent problems;
				and
(e) Using positive
				reinforcement and encouraging children to express their feelings and
				ideas.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › DAILY CARE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT › Section 110-145-1820 - When may a child be restrained?

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(1) You must use efforts other than physical
				restraint to redirect or deescalate a situation, unless the child's behavior
				poses an immediate risk to the physical safety of the child or another person,
				or of serious property damage. If restraint is necessary, it must be reasonable
				and necessary to:
(a) Prevent a child from
				harming self or others; or
(b)
				Protect property from serious damage.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › DAILY CARE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT › Section 110-145-1825 - What must I do following an incident that involved using physical restraint?

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Your executive director or program supervisor must:
(1) Review any incident with the staff who
				used physical restraint to ensure that the decision to use physical restraint
				and its application were appropriate; and
(2) Report the incident if it meets the
				criteria listed in WAC
				110-145-1535.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1825,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › DAILY CARE, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT › Section 110-145-1830 - Are there requirements for time-out or quiet rooms?

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Locked time-out or locked deescalation rooms are prohibited
				  in all facilities. In certain circumstances, facilities may have time-out rooms
				  or deescalation rooms that allow for securing the youth in a room, requiring a
				  staff to be present, holding the door closed so the youth may not exit. In
				  these cases you must meet the following requirements:
(1) Have a window that allows for visual
				monitoring of all areas of the room;
(2) Have approval from the WSP/FPB or a
				certificate of compliance stating that the facility is in compliance with the
				fire codes with Washington state amendments;
(3) Have approval from the LD licensor
				stating the facility is in compliance with the department's behavior management
				guidelines; and
(4) Have current
				written approval of the LD administrator.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1830,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › MEDICAL SAFETY › Section 110-145-1835 - Am I required to assess a child's need for immediate medical attention?

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(1)
				When a child first enters out-of-home care, other than overnight youth
				shelters, an initial health screen is required as soon as possible, but no
				later than five days after entering your program. You do not need to take a
				child to get this screen if you received the child directly from a hospital,
				pediatric interim care, or the child is receiving services through a child
				advocacy center or sexual assault clinic.
(2) You must also make reasonable attempts to
				obtain the following health history:
(a)
				Allergies;
(b) All currently
				prescribed medications; and
(c) Any
				special physical or mental health issues.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › MEDICAL SAFETY › Section 110-145-1840 - When must I get an early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment (EPSDT) exam for a child?

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Children who are in out-of-home care must receive an EPSDT
				  exam within 30 days, unless they have had an EPSDT exam in the previous 30
				  days, except for overnight youth shelters and children placed by DDA through a
				  voluntary placement agreement. Children also receive subsequent periodic EPSDT
				  exams; information on these required exams may be obtained from the child's
				  DCYF caseworker.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1840,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › MEDICAL SAFETY › Section 110-145-1845 - What are the requirements for obtaining consent for emergency and routine medical care?

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(1) The
				department is the legal custodian for children it places in care. We have the
				authority to consent to emergency and routine medical services on behalf of a
				child under the age of 18. Youth in care over the age of 18 must consent to
				their own medical care or have an identified person who has been granted the
				legal authority to consent on their behalf. We delegate some of the authority
				to providers. You must contact the child's DCYF caseworker or intake for
				specific information for each child.
(2) If you care for children in the custody
				of another agency, tribal court or other court, you must follow the direction
				of that agency or court regarding permission to provide consent for medical
				care.
(3) In case of medical
				emergency, contact the child's DCYF caseworker and the child's tribal ICW case
				manager or intake as soon as possible.
(4) It is your responsibility to ensure that
				a child receives the necessary medical attention if injured or harmed. In the
				event of a life-threatening medical emergency, you must contact 911 prior to
				transporting the child to a medical facility.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1845,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › MEDICAL SAFETY › Section 110-145-1850 - What requirements are there for the storage of medications?

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(1) Prescription
				and over-the-counter medications must be kept in a locked container in a manner
				that minimizes the risks for medication errors.
(2) Human medication and animal medication
				must be kept separate from each other and in locked containers.
(3) Life-saving medications must be
				accessible in an emergency.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW,
					 RCW
					   74.15.030(2),
					 74.15.311(2),
					 74.13.032,
					 13.04.011,
					 74.13.020,
					 13.34.030,
					 74.13.031,
					 13.34.145,
					 74.15.311,
					 74.15.030,
					 and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, §
											388-145-1850,
					 filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › MEDICAL SAFETY › Section 110-145-1855 - What are the general requirements for managing a child's medication?

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(1) Medication must
				not be used for behavior control, unless prescribed for that purpose by a
				physician or another person legally authorized to prescribe
				medication.
(2) Only you, a
				licensed foster parent, or another authorized care provider, such as a respite
				provider, are allowed to have access to medications for a child in your
				care.
(3) You must not use
				medication in an amount or frequency other than that prescribed by an
				appropriately licensed health care provider or psychiatrist.
(4) You must not reduce or stop a child's
				prescribed medication without the written approval of the child's physician.
				You must report this information to the child's DCYF caseworker. In addition to
				the physician, you must coordinate starting or stopping a child's psychotropic
				medication with the child's DCYF caseworker to determine what consent is
				needed. The DCYF caseworker may need to obtain consent from the child age 13 or
				older, the parent or guardian, or the court.
(5) You must follow the direction of the
				agency or court regarding giving or applying prescription and nonprescription
				medications if you care for children in the custody of another agency, or
				tribal or other court. If this is in conflict with the department's policy, you
				must notify the child's DCYF caseworker.
(6) You must not give medications to a child
				that has been prescribed for someone else.
(7) You must keep a record of all
				prescription and nonprescrip-tion medications given to children in care. This
				documentation includes:
(a) Child's
				name;
(b) Time of
				medication;
(c) Dosage of
				medication; and
(d) Name of person
				administering medication.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 110 - Children, Youth, and Families, Department of › Chapter 110-145 - Licensing requirements for group care facilities › MEDICAL SAFETY › Section 110-145-1860 - How do I manage a child's nonprescription medications?

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(1) You or another authorized care provider
				must give nonprescription medications:
(a)
				Only as specified in the instructions; or
(b) As otherwise approved by a physician or
				another person legally authorized to prescribe medication.