(A)What are the safe equipment and environment requirements for an in-home aide (IHA)?

(1)The in-home aide (IHA) shall provide a safe and healthy environment in the home when children are present.

(2)The IHA shall always be within sight or hearing of a each child in care.

(3)The IHA shall prepare a report to be given to the child's parent on the day of the incident/injury/illness and kept on file in the home using the JFS 01299 "Incident/Injury Report for Child Care" (rev. 12/2016).

(4)If any of the following incidents occur, the IHA shall give the county agency verbal notification by the next business day. The IHA is to log into https://oclqs.force.com by the next business day to report the incident. The JFS 01299 shall be completed and faxed or mailed to the county agency to arrive no later than three business days from the occurrence. This notification does not replace reporting to the county children's protective services agency if there are concerns of child abuse or neglect as required by rule 5101:2-14-04 of the Administrative Code.

(a)Death of a child while in the care of the IHA.

(b)Serious incident, injury, or illness to a child. A serious An incident, injury or illness that requires includes any situation that requires a child to be removed from the home for professional medical consultation or treatment for a child, professional consultation or transported for emergency treatment.

(c)An unusual or unexpected incident which jeopardizes the safety of a child or IHA.

(5)Weapons, firearms and ammunition materials shall be kept inaccessible to children, out of sight of children in locked storage areas. Firearms and ammunition materials shall be stored separately from each other. Weapons and firearms include air rifles, hunting slingshots and any other projectile weapon.

(6)Toys or other materials small enough to be swallowed shall be kept out of the reach of infants and toddlers.

(7)Electrical outlets, including surge protectors, within the reach of children shall have child proof receptacle covers when not in use unless designed with safety guards. This requirement does not apply if the child's home serves only school-age children.

(8)There shall be at least one underwriters laboratories (UL) or factory mutual laboratories (FM) smoke detector located in the basement and on each level of the home. The smoke detectors shall be placed, installed, tested and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

(9)There shall be at least one UL or FM portable fire extinguisher in the home. which shall have a minimum rating of 1A:10BC. At least one fire extinguisher shall be located in the kitchen of the home.

(10)    An unlocked, closed first-aid container shall be on the premises and readily available to the IHA but shall be kept out of reach of children. The first-aid container shall contain all of the items listed on the JFS 01533 "In-Home Aide Inspection" (rev. 12/2016).

(B)What are the handwashing requirements for a certified IHA and children in care?

(1)Handwashing is to occur in a handwashing sink.

(2)Handwashing requirements for the IHA and children are detailed in appendix A to this rule.

(B)(C) What are the requirements to provide and maintain a clean environment by the IHA?

(1)Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and supplies shall be stored in a space that is inaccessible to children.

(2)Accumulated trash and garbage shall be stored outside of the indoor or outdoor play area and shall not be accessible to the children.

Effective: 10/29/2021

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 7/28/2021 and 10/29/2026

Certification: CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY

Date: 10/05/2021

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, 07/01/1995, 03/15/1996, 10/15/1996, 10/01/1997 (Emer.), 12/30/1997, 01/01/2001, 04/01/2003, 08/14/2008, 08/03/2013, 01/01/2014, 12/31/2016