(A)What are the medical, dental and general
emergency requirements for a certified in-home aide (IHA)?
The IHA is to:
(1)Have a written plan for medical or
dental emergencies on the JFS 01242 "Medical, Dental and General Emergency
Plan for Child Care." The plan is to be completed, implemented when
necessary and kept in a location that is readily available to the IHA.
(2)Complete the JFS 01201 "Dental
First Aid" and keep in a location readily available to the IHA.
(3)Have a written emergency and disaster
plan that includes brief instructions for evacuations and diagrams with indoor
severe weather safe spots and evacuation routes.
(4)Post severe weather and fire evacuation
routes on each level of the home in use for care.
(5)Conduct monthly fire drills at varying
times. Written documentation of these drills is to be kept on-site.
(B)When is the certified IHA to complete
the JFS 01299 "Incident/Injury Report for Child Care"?
(1)The IHA is to complete the JFS 01299 and
provide a copy to the parent on the day of the incident/injury if:
(a)A child becomes ill or receives an
injury in which first aid treatment is applied.
(b)A child is transported in accordance
with this rule to a source of emergency assistance.
(c)A child receives a bump or blow to the
head.
(d)An unusual or unexpected incident occurs
which jeopardizes the safety of a child or IHA, such as a child leaving the
home unattended, a vehicle accident with or without injuries, or exposure of
children to a threatening person or situation.
(2)Copies of the JFS 01299 are to be kept
on file at the home for at least one year and are to be available for review by
ODJFS or the county agency.
(C)What is a serious incident?
(1)Death of a child at the home.
(2)An incident, injury, or illness that
requires professional medical consultation or treatment for a child.
(3)An unusual or unexpected incident which
jeopardizes the safety of a child or IHA in the home where care is taking
place.
(D)What does the certified IHA do if there
is a serious incident, as defined in paragraph (C) of this rule?
(1)The IHA is to log into
https://oclqs.force.com by the next business day to report the incident.
(2)This notification does not replace
reporting to the county children's protective services agency if there are concerns
of child abuse or neglect as outlined in rule 5101:2-14-08 of the
Administrative Code.
(3)The IHA may print the completed serious
incident report in OCLQS and give to the parent to meet the parent notification
requirements in paragraph (B) of this rule.
(4)If the child is transported by anyone
other than a parent for emergency treatment, the child's health and medical
records as outlined in rule 5101:2-14-06 of the Administrative Code, are to
accompany the child.
(E)What are the emergency and disaster plan
requirements for a certified IHA?
The IHA is to:
(1)Develop a dated written emergency and
disaster plan that is:
(a)Updated at least annually.
(b)Reviewed with the parent at least
annually.
(2)Conduct monthly weather emergency drills
in the months of March through September. Written documentation of these drills
is to be kept on-site.
(3)The plan is to include procedures that
will be used to prepare for and respond to the following types of emergency or
disaster situations:
(a)Weather emergencies and natural
disasters which include severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash flooding, major
snowfall, blizzards, ice storms or earthquakes.
(b)Emergency evacuations due to hazardous
materials and spills, gas leaks or bomb threats.
(c)Outbreaks, epidemics or other infectious
disease emergencies.
(d)Loss of power, water or heat.
(e)Emergencies or disasters that occur
during the transport of children or when on a field trip or routine trip.
(f)Other threatening situations that may
pose a health or safety hazard to the children.
(4)The plan is to include procedures for
sheltering in place, disasters and evacuation, including:
(a)Emergency contact information for the
parents and the IHA.
(b)Plan to contact and work with local
emergency management officials.
(c)The location of supplies.
(d)Procedures for:
(i)Gathering necessary supplies for
children.
(ii)Communicating with parents during loss
of communication including loss of phone or internet service.
(iii)Caring for and accounting for the
children until they can be reunited with the parent.
(iv)Assisting infants and children with
special needs and/or health conditions.
(v)Reunification with parents including
procedures for notifying and communicating with parents regarding the location
of children if evacuated.
Replaces: 5101:2-14-04, 5101:2-14-05, 5101:2-14-07
Effective: 11/12/2023
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 11/12/2028
Certification: CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY
Date: 11/02/2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 5104.019
Rule Amplifies: 5104.019
Prior Effective Dates: 04/01/1982, 05/20/1983, 10/01/1983,
09/01/1986, 02/15/1988, 05/01/1989, 11/01/1991 (Emer.), 01/20/1992, 07/01/1995,
03/15/1996, 10/15/1996, 10/01/1997 (Emer.), 12/30/1997, 01/01/2001, 04/01/2003,
04/10/2003, 08/14/2008, 12/01/2009, 11/15/2010, 07/01/2011, 08/03/2013,
01/01/2014, 12/31/2016, 10/29/2017, 10/20/2019