Section 260.1700  Policies and Procedures

a)         The facility shall have policies and procedures that implement and are consistent with the provisions of this Part.

b)         The facility shall have infection control policies and procedures, which shall include at least the following:

1)         Compliance with the Department's rules entitled "Control of Communicable Diseases Code" (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690);

2)         The use of universal precautions and isolation techniques;

3)         A continuing program of instruction for all personnel on the mode of spread of infections; and

4)         Posted handwashing techniques.

c)         The facility shall provide for the registration and disposition of complaints without threat of discharge or other reprisal against any employee, volunteer, child or child's representative.

d)         The facility shall have policies covering disaster preparedness, including a written plan for staff and children to follow in case of fire, explosion, severe weather or other hazardous circumstance or emergency.

1)         All personnel shall be trained in the proper use of a fire extinguisher.

2)         All personnel shall be trained in the evacuation plan.

e)         The facility shall develop, with the approval of the medical director, policies and procedures to be followed during various medical emergencies.  The types of medical emergencies addressed should be based on the needs of the children being served and may include, but are not limited to, foreign body aspiration, poisoning, allergic reactions, asthma, convulsions, insulin shock, and acute respiratory distress.