Section 170-297-3600. Injuries or illness requiring professional medical treatment.

(1) When program staff becomes aware that a child's injury or illness may require professional medical treatment, the licensee or designee must:

(a) Call 911, when applicable, and follow their recommendations;

(b) Administer first aid; and

(c) Call the child's parent or guardian.

(2) After taking actions as prescribed in subsection (1) of this section, the licensee or designee must:

(a) Call the department; and

(b) Within twenty-four hours, submit an injury/incident report form to the department.

(3) The injury/incident report form must include:

(a) The name of child;

(b) The date, time and location where the injury or illness occurred;

(c) A description of the injury or illness;

(d) The names of program staff present;

(e) The action taken by program staff; and

(f) The signature of program staff.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 12-23-057, § 170-297-3600, filed 11/19/12, effective 12/20/12.]

Chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 12-23-057, § 170-297-3600, filed 11/19/12, effective 12/20/12.