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Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. ofSubagency 0029 - Providers of Substitute Care Services, Certification of
Chapter 12 - THERAPEUTIC WILDERNESS PROGRAMS
Section 12-16 - Communication

049-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-16

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Current through April 27, 2019
Section 12-16 - Communication

(a) There shall be a communication system that meets the following criteria:

  • (i) Reliable communication with each group away from the base of operations;
  • (ii) Extra charged battery packs for the two (2) way communication if used; and
  • (iii) A back up plan for re-establishing communication to be implemented in the event regular communication fails.

(b) The TWP shall attach to each itinerary a reasonable communication plan, which is sufficient to provide routine and emergency care. The plan shall take into account staff, child programming and terrain considerations.

(c) There shall be verbal communication between each field group and the field office on a regularly scheduled basis according to program procedures unless special documented arrangements have been made.

(d) The base of operations support personnel shall have immediate access to emergency telephone numbers, contact personnel and procedures for an emergency evacuation or field incident requiring emergency medical support.

(e) The communication between a field group and the field office shall not exceed twelve (12) hours. This communication shall include the medical conditions and concerns of the children and staff, weather conditions, changes in the itinerary, changes in the base or night camp location, and any requests for supplies for the next day outside of the norm.

049-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-16