Children Group Home- Policies and Procedures- Texas State Licensure

Introducing our comprehensive Children Group Home Policies and Procedures package designed specifically for Texas State Licensure. We understand the critical importance of adhering to state regulations and maintaining the highest standards of care in the home health industry. Our meticulously crafted set of policies and procedures is your key to achieving and sustaining compliance while delivering exceptional healthcare services.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE 
STATEMENT OF POLICY 
DOCUMENT CONTROL & APPROVALS 
ADMISSION AND RELEASE POLICIES 
Policy: 
Procedure: 
Admission Criteria 
Intake Assessment 
Program for Children in Care 
Release Procedures 

ILLNESS AND EXCLUSION CRITERIA 
Preparing for Managing Illness
Conditions/Symptoms That Do Not Require Exclusion 
Key Criteria for Exclusion of Children 

ADMINISTRATION AND DISPENSING OF MEDICATIONS
Medication Administration, Storage and Disposal
Documentation of Medication Administration
    Record Procedures
    Correction of documentation
    Physician Orders
    Documentation
    Filing of Records
    Security of Records/Documents
    Resident Refusal of Medication

HANDLING MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Policy
Procedure

DISCIPLINE AND GUIDANCE POLICY
Methods Used and Positive Response
Trauma Informed Care
Corporal Punishment
Prohibited Punishment
Importance of Nurturing Behavior and Stimulation

SAFE SLEEP POLICY
PROMOTION OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Visitation, Outings, Mail and Telephones
    Visitation and Communication Procedures
    Outing Procedures
    Duration of Physical Activities and Restrictions

Recreation, Leisure, Cultural Activities, And Community Interaction
    Policy:
    Procedure:
    Community Participation

Educational and Vocational Services; Work Assignments and Trips
    Policy:
    Educational Services
    Vocational Services
    Work Assignments
    Trips

Children’s Clothing and Personal Belongings
    Policy:
    Procedure:
    Nominated Supervisors and Responsibilities
    Limitations and The Reasons for The Limitations

VISITING HOURS
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT AND COMMUNICATION
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPARATION
Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan
    Emergency Preparedness Plan
    Emergency Plan
    Emergency Preparedness
    Responsibilities of the Management
    Risk Management
    Emergency Management Procedures
    Review Plan
    Obtains Written Authorization to seek Emergency Treatment
    Record Keeping in Employee Personnel Records
    Emergency Communications

MEDICAL AND HEALTH CHECKS
Policy:
Procedure:
General Health Care
Medical Care
Dental Care

PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM VACCINE- PREVENTABLE DISEASES
OSHA Regulations, Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Control
    Bloodborne Pathogens
    Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
    HIV
    Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
    PPE
    Hazard Communication/ MSDS
    Radiation
    Chemical and Blood Spills

RECORD KEEPING MANAGEMENT POLICY
Procedures:
Serious Incident Reporting
Personnel Records
Child Records
Active Child Record
Record Retention
Unauthorized Absences
Strategies for service continuity and record recovery
Operation Records
Designation of person responsible for records management
Disposition of records

PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Organizational Chart
Job Descriptions
    Chief Executive Officer
    Child-Care Administrator
    Registered Nurse
    Caregiver
    Therapist
    Psychologist

Staffing Plan
    Types of Services Provided and Service Descriptions
    Adjustments in Staffing and Emergency

Employee Training and Development
    Medication Administration
    Behavioral Management
    Emergency Preparedness
    Record Keeping in Employee Personnel Records

Taking Children Away from Operations and Overnight Visit Policy
Background Check and Drug-Free Workplace
    Drug-Free and Non-Smoking Policies
    Employee Verification
    Background Check
    Recruitment

Abuse, Neglect, Or Exploitation
    Procedures:
    Disciplinary sanctions
    Investigation Procedures
    Evidence
    Protective Custody
    Identification of Suspect/Custody Considerations
    Notifications
    Documentation
    Impact of Investigation
Confidentiality
Drug Testing Policy

CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
Code of Ethics and Conduct
Conflict of Interest

CHILD-CARE POLICIES
Children Rights
Behavior Management
    Policy:
    Procedure:
    Disruptive Behavior
    Behavior Interventions
    Positive Behavior Support Strategies
    Responding to Disruptive Behavior
    Children Discipline and Behavior
    Restricted Behavior Management Practices
    Physical Restraints

Religion, Culture, And Ethic Heritage
    Policy:
    Procedure:

Grievances
    Policy:
    Procedures:
    Summary of the Grievance Resolution
    Grievance Handling
    Filing and Resolution of Grievance Process

EMERGENCY BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION POLICIES
Emergency Behavior Interventions Permit to Caregivers
Specific Techniques and Qualifications
Restrictions on the Use of Permitted Emergency Behavior Interventions
Orientation and Emergency Behavior
Training for Emergency Behavior Intervention
Prohibitions for Discharging

TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM
Criteria used to select participants for the program
Supervision Requirements
Expected Behavior, Training, Education and Roles of Individuals

VOLUNTEERS
ABUSE AND NEGLECT POLICIES
Annual Training
Awareness and Warning
Prevention Techniques
Parent Coordination and Actions

WEAPONS, FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS, AND PROJECTILES
TOBACCO AND E-CIGARETTE USE
LIST OF ANNEXURES
Annexure 01: Record Keeping Log
Annexure 02: Record Retrieval Form
Annexure 03: Authorization to Release Information Form
Annexure 04: Unauthorized Leave Form
Annexure 05: Serious Incident Form
Annexure 06: Employee Checklist
Annexure 07: Acknowledgment
Annexure 08: Staff Training and Development Form
Annexure 09: Active Child Form
Annexure 10: Child Unauthorized Leave Debrief Form
Annexure 11: Continuous Unauthorized Leave
Annexure 12: Annual Summary Log
Annexure 13: Information Breach Form
Annexure 14: Monthly Records Management Review
Annexure 15: Training Form
Annexure 16: Daily Medication Form
Annexure 17: Disruptive Behavior Form
Annexure 18: Fire Safety Drill Form
Annexure 19: Emergency Preparedness Numbers
Annexure 20: Safety Drill Form
Annexure 21: Caretaker Acknowledgement Form
Annexure 22: Parental Consent Form
Annexure 23: Criminal Disclosure Form
Annexure 24: Child Maltreatment Form
Annexure 25: Investigative Form
Annexure 26: Child Intake Form
Annexure 27: Child Medication Form
Annexure 28: Child Inventory Form
Annexure 29: Child Acknowledgment
Annexure 30: Medical and Dental Consent Form
Annexure 31: Medical Refusal Form
Annexure 32: Sign in and Sign out Log
Annexure 33: Transfer/ Discharge Form
Annexure 34: Money Holding Form