26 Tex. Admin. Code § 744.1303 - What must orientation for employees at my operation include?
Your orientation for employees must include at least the following:
(1) An overview of the
minimum standards found in this chapter;
(2) An overview of operational policies,
including discipline and guidance practices and procedures for the release of
children;
(3) An overview regarding
the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment including:
(A) Factors indicating a child is at risk of
abuse or neglect;
(B) Warning signs
indicating a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect;
(C) Procedures for reporting child abuse or
neglect; and
(D) Community
organizations that have training programs available to employees, children, and
parents;
(4) An overview
of the procedures to follow in handling emergencies, which includes sharing the
emergency preparedness plan with all employees. Emergencies may include fire,
explosion, tornado, toxic fumes, volatile persons, and severe injury or illness
of a child or adult;
(5) The
location and use of fire extinguishers and first-aid equipment.
(6) Administering medication, if applicable,
including compliance with §
744.2653 of this chapter (relating
to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a
child in my care?);
(7) Preventing
and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction;
(8) Understanding building and physical
premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can
cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular
traffic;
(9) Handling, storing, and
disposing of hazardous materials, including compliance with §
744.2523 of this chapter (relating
to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing
blood?); and
(10) Precautions in
transporting children, if your operation transports a child whose chronological
or developmental age is younger than nine years old.
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