Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89, § 410.150 - Health Requirements for Staff and Volunteers
a) All homeless youth caretakers and support
staff shall have an initial medical examination which provides evidence that
they are free of communicable diseases, including active tuberculosis, or
physical or mental conditions identified by the examining physician which
affect their ability to perform assigned duties.
b) Homeless youth caretakers and support
staff shall have a tuberculin skin test administered by the Mantoux method in
accordance with the rules of the Department of Public Health, 77 Ill. Adm. Code
690 (Control of Communicable Diseases Code).
c) Homeless youth caretakers and support
staff shall be reexamined at least every two years. Reports of the examination
shall be maintained by the supervising individual or organization.
d) Should the homeless youth staff or support
staff be diagnosed as having a communicable disease for which isolation is
required by the Department of Public Health (IDPH) or local health department,
the emergency shelter shall abide by the requirements of the public health
agency until the infectious period has elapsed. Further, a homeless youth staff
member or substitute who does not reside in the emergency shelter diagnosed as
having a communicable disease for which isolation is required shall be barred
from the shelter until the presence of such person is authorized by the IDPH or
the local health department.
e)
During the hours of operation of the emergency shelter, there shall be at least
one person on the premises certified in first-aid, the Heimlich maneuver and in
cardiopulmonary resuscitation by the American Red Cross or the American Heart
Association. Homeless youth staff shall have on file current certificates
attesting to the training.
f)
Homeless youth staff or support staff shall not smoke in the presence of youth
or consume alcohol in the facility. Homeless youth staff who appear to be under
the influence of alcohol or other drugs shall not have responsibility for the
care of youth.
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