CHILD HEALTH
- (a) A child shall have a written health and safety assessment within 24 hours of admission.
- (b) The assessment shall be completed or coordinated, signed and dated by medical personnel or staff persons trained by medical personnel.
(c) The assessment shall include the following:
- (1) Medical information and health concerns such as allergies; medications; immunization history; hospitalizations; medical diagnoses; medical problems that run in the family; issues experienced by the child’s mother during pregnancy; special dietary needs; illnesses; injuries; dental, mental or emotional problems; body positioning and movement stimulation for children with disabilities, if applicable; and ongoing medical care needs.
- (2) Known or suspected suicide or self-injury attempts or gestures and emotional history which may indicate a predisposition for self-injury or suicide.
- (3) Known incidents of aggressive or violent behavior.
- (4) Substance abuse history.
- (5) Sexual history or behavior patterns that may place the child or other children at a health or safety risk.
- (d) A copy of the assessment shall be kept in the child’s record.
Cross References
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3800.142 (relating to health and safety plan); 55 Pa. Code § 3800.274 (relating to additional requirements); and 55 Pa. Code § 3800.283 (relating to additional requirements).