D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A150

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 5-A150 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE: FIRST AID AND CPR

150.1

A Licensee shall ensure that all staff members shall possess current and valid certification appropriate to the age of children served by the Facility in first aid and CPR.

150.2

A Licensee shall have at all times at least two (2) staff members at the premises and readily available to administer first aid and CPR for children, unless a caregiver in a child development home is serving no more than six (6) children with only two children being under the age of two.

150.3

A Licensee shall maintain at the Facility premises a quantity of first aid supplies sufficient to meet the Facility's reasonably expected needs, based on the size of the Facility, the ages and developmental abilities of the enrolled children, and the Facility's program of activities. A Licensee shall maintain these supplies in a designated location that is readily available to staff and inaccessible to children.

150.4

For every twenty- five (25) children, a Licensee shall maintain a first aid kit that includes, but is not limited to the following supplies:

(a) A current edition of the first aid text published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, or an equivalent community first aid guide;

(b) Telephone number(s) of the local Poison Control Center;

(c) One (1) roll of one-half inch (1/2 in.) non-allergenic adhesive tape;

(d) One (1) roll of two- inch (2 in.) gauze roller bandage;

(e) Ten (10) individually wrapped sterile gauze squares in assorted sizes;

(f) Twenty- five (25) adhesive compresses, such as Band-Aids, in assorted sizes;

(g) Three (3) clean cotton towels or sheeting pieces, approximately twenty-four by thirty-six inches (24 in. x 36 in.) each;

(h) One (1) pair of scissors;

(i) Safety pins in assorted sizes;

(j) One (1) working flashlight;

(k) One (1) non- mercury, non-glass thermometer;

(l) One (1) measuring tablespoon or dosing spoon;

(m) One (1) pair of tweezers;

(n) One-third cup (1/3 c.) of powdered milk for dental first aid (for mixing to make a liquid solution);

(o) Rubbing alcohol and alcohol swabs;

(p) Cotton balls;

(q) One (1) ice pack or gel pack;

(r) Liquid sanitizer;

(s) Sanitary soap;

(t) Disposable, nonabsorbent latex free or non-powdered latex free gloves;

(u) All items needed for disposal of blood-borne pathogens;

(v) Eye patch or dressing;

(w) Pen or pencil and notepad;

(x) Wipes;

(y) Whistle; and

(z) One-way valves for infants (if served), young children, and adults.

150.5

A Licensee shall inspect and take inventory of its first aid supplies at least weekly, and replenish them as needed. Replenishment shall include:

(a) Removing and replacing sterile supplies if the package has been opened or damaged, or if the expiration date on the package has been reached; and

(b) Replacing all supplies as they are used, expired, or become damaged.

150.6

A Licensee shall maintain one (1) transportable first aid kit, in addition to the complete first aid kit, which shall include:

(a) A current edition of the first aid text published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross, or an equivalent community first aid guide;

(b) Telephone number(s) of the local Poison Control Center;

(c) One (1) roll of one-half inch (1/2 in.) non-allergenic adhesive tape;

(d) One (1) roll of two- inch (2 in.) gauze roller bandage;

(e) Ten (10) individually wrapped sterile gauze squares in assorted sizes;

(f) Twenty- five (25) adhesive compresses, such as Band-Aids, in assorted sizes;

(g) One (1) pair of scissors;

(h) Safety pins in assorted sizes;

(i) One (1) working flashlight;

(j) One (1) pair of tweezers;

(k) Rubbing alcohol and alcohol swabs;

(l) Cotton balls;

(m) One (1) ice pack or gel pack;

(n) Liquid sanitizer;

(o) Disposable, nonabsorbent latex free or non-powdered latex free gloves;

(p) Pen or pencil and notepad;

(q) Wipes;

(r) Whistle; and

(s) One-way valves for infants (if served), young children, and adults.

150.7

A Licensee shall ensure that the transportable first aid kit also include:

(a) List of children in attendance, organized by the staff member they are assigned to, and each child's emergency contact information;

(b) Special care plans for children who have them;

(c) Emergency medications or supplies as specified in the special care plans;

(d) List of phone numbers for the Poison Center, nearby hospitals or other emergency care clinics, and other community resource agencies; and

(e) Written transportation policy and contingency plans.

150.8

A Licensee shall ensure that a transportable first aid kit is taken along by Facility staff on each outing, and when children under the care and supervision of the Facility are being transported.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A150

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