Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 101220 - Child's Medical Assessments
(a) Prior to, or within 30 calendar days
following the enrollment of a child, the licensee shall obtain a written
medical assessment of the child. This medical assessment enables the licensee
to assess whether the center can provide necessary health-related services to
the child.
(1) Such assessment shall be
performed by, or under the supervision of, a licensed physician, and shall not
be more than one year old when obtained.
(b) The medical assessment shall provide the
following:
(1) A record of any infectious or
contagious diseases that would preclude care of the child by the
licensee.
(2) Results of a test for
tuberculosis.
(3) Identification of
the child's special problems and needs.
(4) Identification of any prescribed
medications being taken by the child.
(5) Ambulatory status.
(c) The Department has the authority to
require the licensee to obtain a current written medical assessment if such an
assessment is necessary to verify the appropriateness of a client's
placement.
(d) If a medical
assessment is not available for a child and cannot be obtained within 30 days
of admission:
(1) A medical appointment date
shall be obtained from the authorized representative upon the child's
admission.
(2) A TB test shall be
obtained on the child within 30 days of admission.
(e) The licensee is not required to document
medical assessments on children who are also enrolled in a public or private
elementary school.
(f) A child
whose authorized representatives adhere to a religious faith that practices
healing by prayer or other spiritual means shall not be required to meet the
requirements of this section provided the authorized representatives:
(1) Provide information on the child's health
history.
(2) Sign a statement that
indicates their:
(A) Acceptance of full
responsibility for the child's health.
(B) Refusal to obtain a medical examination
of the child.
(C) Request that no
medical care be given to the child.
Notes
2. Amendment filed 9-14-98; operative 11-1-98 (Register 98, No. 38).
Note: Authority cited: Section 1596.81, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1596.72, 1596.73, 1596.81 and 1597.05, Health and Safety Code.
2. Amendment filed 9-14-98; operative 11-1-98 (Register 98, No. 38).
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