Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 591-1-1-.14 - First Aid and CPR
(1) Training. The Center Director must
successfully complete a biennial training program in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in first aid and shall
have current evidence of the successful completion of such training. The
training must be done by certified or licensed health care professionals or
trainers and must deal with the provision of emergency care to infants and
children. In addition, at any given time, at least fifty percent (50%) of the
caregiver Staff shall have completed such training and shall have current
evidence of the completion of such training.
(a) In a Center that provides transportation,
either the driver or another Staff person present on the vehicle shall have
current evidence of successful completion of a biennial training program in
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in first
aid offered by certified or licensed health care professionals or trainers and
which dealt with the provision of emergency care to infants and
children.
(2) Staffing
Requirement. Whenever any child is present, there must always be a Staff member
on the Center premises and on any field trip who is trained in CPR and first
aid. All Staff who provide direct care to children must obtain certification in
first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation within the first 90 days of
employment. The hours obtained completing this certification will not count
toward required annual training hours. Staff employed on or prior to September
30, 2016 must satisfactorily complete certification by December 29, 2016. Staff
members employed after September 30, 2016 must satisfactorily complete
certification within 90 days from date of hire.
(3) Supplies. Each building of the Center and
any vehicle used by the Center for transportation of children shall have a
first aid kit which shall at least contain: scissors; tweezers; gauze pads;
adhesive tape; thermometer; band-aids, assorted sizes; antibacterial ointment;
insect-sting preparation; an antiseptic cleansing solution; triangular
bandages; rubber gloves; protective eye wear; a protective face mask; and cold
pack. The first aid kit, together with a first aid instruction manual which
must be kept with the kit at all times, shall be stored so that it is not
accessible to children but is easily accessible to Staff.
Notes
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