049-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-5

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 3-5 - Consent to Treatment and/or Placement

(a) The organization shall have policy and procedures to ensure that at a minimum oral consent with a witness is obtained within forty-eight (48) hours from the child's parent and/or legal guardian if not already addressed in a court order. When an oral consent is obtained, a follow up written consent is received within four (4) business days for the provision of:

• (i) Placement of the child in the facility;

• (ii) Routine health care (e.g., health examinations, dental care, vision care, hearing care and treatment for injuries and illnesses); and

• (iii) Emergency medical, dental care and psychological care.

(b) The organization shall notify the local DFS office within forty-eight (48) hours of a child's self-placement in a facility when the organization is unable to obtain oral consent from child's parent and/or legal guardian.

049-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-5

Amended, Eff. 11/8/2017.