Section 3800.141. Child health and safety assessment

(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.

Notation

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).