Or. Admin. Code § 411-348-0185 - Emergency Information

(1) The program provider, in collaboration with the in-residence caregiver, must maintain at each Host Home emergency information for each child receiving services in the Host Home in addition to the individual summary sheet described in OAR 411-348-0180.

(2) The emergency information must be kept current and include all of the following:

(a) The name of the child.

(b) The name, address, and telephone number of the program provider and in-residence caregiver.

(c) The physical description of the child, which may include a picture and the date the picture was taken, and identification of:

(A) The race, gender identity, sex, height, weight range, hair, and eye color of the child; and

(B) Any other identifying characteristics that may assist in identifying the child if the need arises, such as marks or scars, tattoos, or body piercings.

(d) Information on the abilities and characteristics of the child, including:

(A) How the child communicates;

(B) The language the child uses or understands;

(C) The ability of the child to know and take care of bodily functions; and

(D) Any additional information that may assist a person not familiar with the child to understand what the child may do for him or herself.

(e) The health support needs of the child, including:

(A) Diagnosis;

(B) Allergies or adverse drug reactions;

(C) Health issues that a person needs to know when taking care of the child;

(D) Special dietary or nutritional needs, such as requirements around the textures or consistency of foods and fluids;

(E) Food or fluid limitations due to allergies, diagnosis, or medications that the child is taking that may be an aspiration risk or other risk for the child;

(F) Additional special requirements the child has related to eating or drinking, such as special positional needs or a specific way foods or fluids are given to the child;

(G) Physical limitations that may affect the ability of the child to communicate, respond to instructions, or follow directions; and

(H) Specialized equipment needed for mobility, positioning, or other health-related needs.

(f) The emotional and behavioral support needs of the child, including:

(A) Mental health or behavioral health diagnosis and the behaviors displayed by the child; and

(B) Behavioral strategies or interaction guidelines to use when addressing challenging behavior exhibited by the child.

(g) Any court-ordered, or parent or guardian authorized, contacts or limitations.

(h) The supervision requirements of the child and why.

(i) Any additional pertinent information that may assist in the care and support of the child if a disaster occurs.

(3) A program provider must maintain a written Emergency Plan for the protection of all children in the Host Home in the event of an emergency or disaster.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 411-348-0185

APD 36-2019, adopt filed 10/29/2019, effective 11/1/2019

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 409.050, 427.104, 441.715, 443.450 & 443.455

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 427.104, 441.705-441.720, 441.740, 441.745, 443.384, 443.392, 443.400-443.445, 443.450, 443.455, 443.880, 443.881 & 443.991