14 Del. Admin. Code § 935-52.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025
Section 935-52.0 - Children's Health for Residential Child Care Facilities
52.1 A licensee shall ensure that children receive timely, competent care when they are ill and continue to receive necessary follow-up care.
52.2 If a licensee cannot document that each child has received a complete physical examination within 12 months before admission to the facility, the facility shall arrange for the child to have a new physical examination, to be completed within 30 days of admission.
52.3 Upon admission, a licensee shall ensure a child is asked if the child has any physical illnesses or injuries. If a child shows symptoms of illness or injury, the facility shall arrange for an immediate examination of the child by a licensed physician or by a licensed nurse practitioner.
52.4 A licensee shall ensure a child receives a health appraisal annually.
52.5 A licensee shall ensure a child receives necessary medical care throughout the year.
52.6 A licensee shall ensure every child over age 3 receives a dental examination annually.
52.7 A licensee shall ensure a child receives necessary non-cosmetic dental care throughout the year.
52.8 A licensee shall make provisions with the referring agency for a child to receive any needed eyeglasses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, or other corrective devices, as deemed medically necessary by a licensed physician.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 935-52.0

27 DE Reg. 599 (2/1/2024) (Final)