Children’s Group Care Facility – Policies and Procedures – Washington State Licensure

Introducing our comprehensive Children’s Group Care Facility Policies and Procedures package designed specifically for Washington 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
Vision
Mission
Values
Statement of Policy
Program Description and Service Operations
Services Offered Policy
Protection from Abuse and Neglect Policy
Admission and Retention of Children Policy
Temporary Absence of On-Site Program Manager Policy
Child Orientation Policy
Religious Freedom Compliance Policy
Non-discrimination Policy
ICW Requirements Compliance Policy
Privacy for Children Policy
Discipline and Behavior Guidance Policy
Corporal Punishment Policy
Physical Restraint Policy
Confidentiality of Records Policy
Incident Reporting and Mandatory Abuse/Neglect Notification Policy
Missing Child Reporting Policy
Reporting Major Organizational and Facility Changes Policy
Developmentally Appropriate Toys and Indoor Recreation Policy
Child Work and Responsibility Policy
Allowance Policy for Children in Care Over 30 Days
Return of Child’s Personal Belongings at Discharge Policy
Clothing, Laundry, and Personal Hygiene Provision Policy
Drug and Alcohol Prohibition Policy
Behavior Management Training and Policy
Water Safety Policy
Medical and Infection Control Policy
Extended Foster Care Participation Policy
Medication and Medical Supply Storage Policy
Medication Management Policy
Psychotropic Medication Policy
Non-prescription Medication Policy
Medication Acceptance Policy
Self-Administration of Medication Policy
Immunization Policy
Meal Service Policy
Meal Frequency Policy
Special and Modified Diets Policy
Milk Service, Infant Feeding, and Diapering Policy
24-Hour Programs Recordkeeping and Documentation Policy
Staff Shift Documentation and Retention Policy
Overnight and Out-of-State Travel Policy
Non-Smoking Policy
Developmental Activities Policy
Nursing Services Policy
Special Supervision Policy
Program Manager Policy
Staff-to-Child Ratio Policy
Staffing Ratios for Group Home Direct Care Policy
Staffed Residential Home Staffing Ratio Policy
Staffed Residential Capacity Policy
Signed Confidentiality of Records Policy
Transportation Policy
Personnel Policy Manual Policy
Pre-Service Training Policy
In-Service Training Policy
Staff Qualifications Policy
Support and Administrative Staffing Policy
Adequate Space and Facility Arrangement Policy
Posting of License Policy
Local and State Zoning Regulations Policy
Facility Shift Logs Policy
Telephone and Facility Site Requirements Policy
Indoor Recreation Area Policy
Firearms and Weapons Policy
Room Requirements Policy
Facility and Equipment Policy
Hazard Prevention and Emergency Readiness Policy
Dangerous Substances and Chemical Storage Policy
Bathrooms Policy
Facilities and Bathrooms Ventilation Policy
Outdoor Recreation Requirements Policy
Water, Garbage, and Sewage Policy
Laundry Policy
Bedrooms Policy
Electronic Monitoring Policy
Time-Delay Mechanisms Policy
Pets and Animals at Site Policy
Living Environment Policy
Kitchen and Food Safety Policy
Medication Storage Policy
Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness Policy
Health and Fire Safety Compliance Policy

Forms

Client Intake Form
Client Assessment Form
Individualized Care Plan (ICP) Form
Medical Consent Form
Incident Report Form
Medication Administration Record (MAR) Form
Behavioral Support Plan Form
Parent/Guardian Communication Log
Discharge/Transition Plan Form
Safety and Emergency Procedures Form
Staff Training and Certification Log
Grievance/Complaint Form