8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1402-1-2.323

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024

Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.323 - CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE ILLNESS

A. When a child in care, resident of the family child care home, primary provider, equally qualified provider, or any staff member has been diagnosed with a reportable communicable illness, or when an outbreak of illness occurs, the provider must immediately report the diagnosis to the local county department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The complete list of reportable communicable illnesses can be found in 6 CCR 1009-1 (Apr. 19. 2023), rules and regulations pertaining to Epidemic and Communicable Disease Control, herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available at no cost from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at http://sos.state.co.us/ccr. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Department at 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246, during normal business hours.

B. Any residents of the family child care home, primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, staff members, and children in care diagnosed with a reportable communicable illness must be excluded from contact with children in care at the family child care home for a period of time determined by the diagnosed individual's health care provider or by the local health department.

C. One room or area in the family child care home, within sight or sound of the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified provider, or qualified substitute, that contains a bed, cot, or sofa must be available for a child in the event of an illness or injury where a child can be separated from other children and comfortably cared for. A crib or playpen with a pad must be provided for children under twelve (12) months of age. A clean, washable sheet and blanket must be provided for each child over (12) months, and must be cleaned and changed after each use by a sick or injured child.

D. Primary providers, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, and staff members must be in good health and free from communicable diseases while caring for children, preparing food, or employed in any capacity where there is a likelihood of transmitting disease to others in the family child care home.

E. Residents of the family child care home with symptoms of illness must be kept separate from the primary provider, applicant 2, equally qualified providers, qualified substitutes, staff members, and children in care.

8 CCR 1402-1-2.323

47 CR 04, February 25, 2024, effective 3/16/2024