Section 388-148-1550 - What medical and dental care must I provide to children?(1) You must ensure that children receive appropriate medical and dental care.(2) You must make sure children have routine medical, dental, and vision care, and receive transportation to and from these scheduled appointments.(3) You must arrange for an early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment (EPSDT) exam for children who are in your care for more than thirty days, if that child has not had an EPSDT exam in the thirty days prior to entering out-of-home care. EXCEPTION: Children placed by DDA through a voluntary placement agreement. (For children placed by DDA, follow the direction of DDA regarding the need for an EPSDT exam after placement.) In addition, you must ensure that each child in your care has an EPSDT exam annually.(4) You must obtain and follow instructions from the child's medical provider if you give medication or treatment, and use medications as prescribed per the medication label. Prescription or over-the-counter medications shall be clearly labeled.(5) You must make plans to respond to illness and emergencies, including serious injuries and contact with toxic or poisonous substances.(6) You must immediately call 911 in a life-threatening emergency and notify: (a) The child's DSHS worker or CPA case manager and/ or child's tribal ICW case manager; and(7) You must have first aid supplies available in your home including: (a) Protective non-latex gloves:(c) Scissors and tweezers;(f) Non-breakable and mercury-free thermometer.(8) One-way resuscitation masks are recommended but not required.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-148-1550
Adopted by WSR 15-01-069, Filed 12/11/2014, effective 1/11/2015