14 Del. Admin. Code § 938-III-24.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 938-III-24.0 - Orientation

24.1 A licensee shall document that all staff members working directly with children receive training in the following topics before working with children:

24.1.1 DELACARE Regulations (related to job duties);

24.1.2 Emergency preparedness, disaster and evacuation plans and procedures;

24.1.3 Procedures for identifying and reporting suspicious behavior or concerns within the camp;

24.1.4 Release of children including procedures for situations listed in Section 21.0 of this regulation;

24.1.5 Positive behavior guidance;

24.1.6 Routine and emergency health care including health exclusions, prevention and recognition of the symptoms of childhood illnesses, including reportable communicable diseases;

24.1.7 Prevention and response to emergencies due to food allergies;

24.1.8 Building and physical premises safety;

24.1.9 Handling and storage of hazardous materials and proper disposal of bio-contaminants;

24.1.10 Child accident and injury procedures;

24.1.11 Administration of medication;

24.1.12 Recordkeeping, including documenting children's attendance and their own attendance;

24.1.13 Sanitation and safety procedures, including procedures to restrict access to children by unauthorized persons;

24.1.14 Photographing or videotaping children;

24.1.15 Transporting children, if applicable;

24.1.16 Recognition of the symptoms of child abuse and neglect, the child abuse and neglect law and reporting requirements, and the camp's procedures to report abuse and neglect; and

24.1.17 Information on federal and State laws or regulations applicable to children and families in care, including non-discrimination.

24.2 The orientation must include the opportunity for staff members to ask questions and receive clarification on their job functions, licensing regulations, and camp policies. When information is revised, a licensee shall ensure staff members are informed of the changes.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 938-III-24.0

25 DE Reg. 172 (8/1/2021) (final)