PDFWAC 110-145-1835
Am I required to assess a child's need for immediate medical attention?
(1) When a child first enters out-of-home care, other than overnight youth shelters, an initial health screen is required as soon as possible, but no later than five days after entering your program. You do not need to take a child to get this screen if you received the child directly from a hospital, pediatric interim care, or the child is receiving services through a child advocacy center or sexual assault clinic.
(2) You must also make reasonable attempts to obtain the following health history:
(a) Allergies;
(b) All currently prescribed medications; and
(c) Any special physical or mental health issues.
(3) If the child remains in placement beyond 72 hours, you must contact the child's DCYF caseworker, CPA, or parent or guardian to obtain the following information:
(a) The date of the child's last physical and dental exams;
(b) Their history of immunizations; and
(c) Clinical and medical diagnoses and treatment plans.
(4) When a child leaves the facility, the health history of the child must be provided to the child's DCYF caseworker or the next caregiver.
(5) You should refer to the department of health's dental care brochures, Publications Nos. 920-923 through 920-928, as guides for maintaining proper dental care for children.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.030. WSR 22-11-091, § 110-145-1835, filed 5/18/22, effective 6/18/22. WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-145-1835, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.010, 74.15.030, 74.15.040, 74.15.090, 74.13.031, 74.39A.056, 43.43.832. WSR 18-11-138, § 388-145-1835, filed 5/23/18, effective 6/23/18. Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW, RCW 74.15.030(2), 74.15.311(2), 74.13.032, 13.04.011, 74.13.020, 13.34.030, 74.13.031, 13.34.145, 74.15.311, 74.15.030, and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, § 388-145-1835, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.]