Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-106.13

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 441-106.13 - Safety

(1) A children's residential facility shall provide a sufficient number of staff to ensure safe practices that are based on the ages and needs of the children in care to ensure adequate supervision and child safety. This requirement applies to daytime and overnight hours.

(2) Poison control centers' telephone numbers shall be posted in prominent locations and readily available. All poisonous or caustic drugs or materials shall:

a. Be plainly labeled.

b. Be stored separately from other drugs in a specific, well-illuminated cabinet, closet, or storeroom.

c. Be stored in a manner that prevents accidental or intentional ingestion.

d. Be accessible only to authorized persons.

(3) A children's residential facility shall have written policies regarding fishing ponds, lakes, or any bodies of water located on or near the facility's grounds and accessible to children.

a. All swimming pools shall conform to state and local health and safety regulations.

b. Adult supervision shall be provided at all times when children are near or in the water.

(4) A children's residential facility shall have written policies regarding transportation of a child that ensure compliance with Iowa Code section 321.446 regarding child restraint devices.

a. Drivers of vehicles shall possess a valid driver's license.

b. Drivers shall not operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescription or nonprescription drugs that could impair the drivers' ability to operate a motor vehicle.

c. All vehicles used for children's residential facility activities shall be maintained in safe operating condition.

d. A children's residential facility shall have proof of current insurance that covers all vehicles and drivers used to transport children.

(5) Animals kept on site shall:

a. Be in good health with no evidence of disease.

b. Be of such disposition as to not pose a safety threat to any person.

c. Be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.

(6) Weapons and ammunition are prohibited on the premises of a children's residential facility.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-106.13

Adopted by IAB March 29, 2017/Volume XXXIX, Number 20, effective 5/3/2017