D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A137

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 5-A137 - STAFF MEMBER REQUIREMENTS: GENERAL PROVISIONS
137.1

A Licensee's staff members shall complete a physical examination by a licensed health care practitioner at least annually, and obtain written and signed documentation from the examining practitioner that at the time of the examination, the staff member at the time of the examination, the staff member was free of tuberculosis and other communicable diseases, and is physically capable of caring for children.

137.2

Except where the requirements in Subsection 137.3 are satisfied, each staff member shall be physically capable of caring for children, which includes but not limited to a staff member being able to:

(a) Lift at least forty pounds (40lbs);
(b) Perform all activities with children for extended periods of time;
(c) Be outdoors for regular, prolonged activities.
137.3

If a staff member is unable to conform to the requirements in Subsection 137.2, the Licensee shall ensure that a sufficient number of staff members, who are able to conform to the requirements in Subsection 137.2, are present on the Facility premises in order to ensure adequate care and supervision of enrolled children.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A137

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 14640 (12/2/2016)