Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89, § 410.310 - Medical and Health Services
a)
It shall be the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian of residents
under age 18 to provide for medical and dental examinations of the youth and
the subsequent treatment of diagnosed medical and dental problems. Medical care
may be provided through a family physician or through community-based
facilities which have entered into written agreements to provide medical care
for youth staying at the emergency shelter.
b) Prescription drugs will be
self-administered or a parent may administer prescription medications to his or
her child. Homeless youth staff shall assist youth with self-administration of
prescription drugs. Assisting with self-administered medications is limited to
reminding the resident to take his/her medications, reading instructions for
utilizaton, uncapping medication containers, and providing the proper liquid
and utensils with which to take medications. Prescription medications shall be
kept in a locked, safe place within the emergency shelter.
c) Clean linens, a towel, washcloth,
toothbrush and comb shall be provided to each incoming resident.
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