26 Tex. Admin. Code § 748.4265

Current through Reg. 49, No. 49; December 6, 2024
Section 748.4265 - What information regarding a child must I receive prior to providing respite child-care services to that child?

To ensure continuity of care, you must obtain the following information:

(1) Specific needs of a child, including:
(A) All psychological, psychiatric, or medical treatment currently being provided;
(B) Medication regimen and medication instructions;
(C) Authorization for medical treatment;
(D) Safety plans, including any special supervision precautions;
(E) Sleeping information;
(F) Discipline instructions;
(G) Any expectations that the current caregiver may have of the operation; and
(H) Any other needs of a child that should be addressed by the operation;
(2) Non-routine events taking place in the life of the child, including any scheduled appointments such as family and sibling visits;
(3) Emergency contact information, including the:
(A) Child's physician(s);
(B) Child's parent; and
(C) Telephone number of the agency or operation that placed the child; and
(4) The child's history that may affect the operation's ability to provide care for the child, including:
(A) Background of abuse and/or neglect;
(B) Physical aggression or sexual behavior problems;
(C) Fire setting;
(D) Maiming or killing animals;
(E) Suicidal ideations and attempts; and
(F) Run-away behaviors.

26 Tex. Admin. Code § 748.4265

The provisions of this §748.4265 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; amended to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 10393; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909