Alaska Administrative Code

(a) Recordings of hearings, transcripts created from those recordings, and exhibits and other documents submitted to the office of administrative hearings in connection with a matter heard under this chapter are confidential and are not subject to public disclosure without consen…

In this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, (1) "administrative law judge" has the meaning given in AS 44.64.200; (2) "adult public assistance" means the program administered under AS 47.25.430-47.25.615 and 7 AAC 40; (3) "Alaska Temporary Assistance Program" means th…

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(a) The provisions of this chapter apply to a residential child care facility licensed or required to be licensed by the Department of Health under AS 47.10.300 and 47.10.392; AS 47.32.020; or AS 47.80.140. (b) In the event of a conflict between a generally applicable requirement…

(a) The following persons are exempt from the licensure requirements of AS 47.32 and this chapter: (1) a person caring for a child in the child's own home, whether related to the child or not; (2) repealed 7/1/2022; (3) a person operating a residential child care facility on a Un…

Notes 7 AAC 50.015 Eff. 1/1/96, Register 136; am 3/1/98, Register 145; repealed 7/1/2022, Register 242, July 2022 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly relea…

Notes 7 AAC 50.020 Eff. 1/1/96, Register 136; am 3/1/98, Register 145; repealed 7/1/2022, Register 242, July 2022 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly relea…

(a) A self-monitoring report by a facility under AS 47.50.060 must be submitted not later than the first anniversary date of the residential child care facility's biennial license. (b) The following timeframes apply to review for compliance with AS 47.32 or this chapter or other …

(a) If an orientation and pre-service training program is available in the community, the licensing representative may require an applicant for a license to operate a facility under this chapter to attend the program. If the applicant does not complete any required program, the l…

Notes 7 AAC 50.035 Eff. 1/1/96, Register 136; repealed 7/1/2022, Register 242, July 2022 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison featu…

(a) The department may enter into an agreement authorizing an individual or a private or government organization to inspect and evaluate applicants for a license or renewal of a license under this chapter and to monitor facility operations if the department determines that the in…

Notes 7 AAC 50.045 Deleted 7/1/2000.Eff. 1/1/96, Register 136; am 3/1/98, Register 145 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison feature…

Notes 7 AAC 50.050 Eff. 1/1/96, Register 136; am 3/1/98, Register 145; am 4/13/2011, Register 198; repealed 7/1/2022, Register 242, July 2022 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version a…

Notes 7 AAC 50.055 Eff. 1/1/96, Register 136; repealed 7/1/2022, Register 242, July 2022 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison featu…

The annual self-monitoring report provides the licensee's assessment of its compliance with the health, safety, staffing, and program requirements of AS 47.32 and this chapter. The report must be submitted on a form provided by the department. Notes 7 AAC 50.060 Eff. 1/1/96, Regi…

(a) In a residential child care facility that is governed by a board or other body, the board or other body shall (1) determine policy for the operation and management of the facility that meets the requirements of AS 47.32 and this chapter and provide for implementation of that …

(a) A facility shall designate an administrator who is qualified under 7 AAC 50.200. The administrator may be the same person who owns or is otherwise legally responsible for operating the facility. (b) Unless the administrator has an on-site adult caregiver or associate administ…

(a) A residential child care facility shall adopt personnel policies that are given to employees, contractors, and volunteers at the time they start work with children. The personnel policies must include, as applicable, (1) personnel qualifications; (2) the job description appli…

(a) A facility shall (1) establish written records necessary to demonstrate compliance with the applicable requirements of AS 47.32 and this chapter; (2) retain records demonstrating compliance for at least three years from the record's creation; and (3) permit a licensing repres…

(a) In addition to the notice of changes required by AS 47.32.200, a facility shall report the following planned changes to the licensing representative as soon as possible, but not later than 30 days before they are expected to occur: (1) change in the individual operating the f…

(a) The administrator of a residential child care facility must be an individual who is at least 21 years of age. (b) An administrator must be of good character and reputation, have an understanding of the development of children, the ability to care for children, positive experi…

(a) An adult having regular contact with children in a facility and a caregiver of any age must be a responsible individual of reputable character who exercises sound judgment. (b) A caregiver in a full time care facility must have the capacity to deal with frustration and confli…

In a full time care facility caring for children (1) in which the oldest child in care is under age 15, a caregiver must be at least 18 years of age; and (2) in which the oldest child in care is age 15 or older, a caregiver must be at least 21 years of age. Notes 7 AAC 50.220 Eff…

(a) Deleted 7/1/2000. (b) A residential child care facility shall designate an associate administrator for each separate building housing children. The associate administrator must have 30 semester hours of college credit in a human services field. Notes 7 AAC 50.230 Eff. 1/1/96,…

(a) A facility with one or more employees or contractors shall ensure that an inexperienced caregiver is monitored by an experienced caregiver until the inexperienced caregiver is able to safeguard the health and safety of the children in care. (b) A residential child care facili…

(a) A facility with one or more employees or contractors shall provide an orientation to each caregiver that includes (1) the facility's policies and procedures, including responsibilities of the caregiver; (2) satisfying special needs of specific children, where appropriate; and…

(a) A facility shall (1) at or before a child's admission to the facility, obtain emergency information on a child, if known, from the child's parent or placement worker, including (A) information about the child's drug or other allergies; (B) information about any medication the…

Notes 7 AAC 50.310 Deleted 7/1/2000.Eff. 1/1/96, Register 136; am 3/1/98, Register 145 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison feature…

(a) A residential child care facility shall set out its admission policies and criteria in writing and keep the writing current as policies and criteria are revised. The admission policies and criteria must include (1) a description of the (A) age range and sex of children served…

(a) A residential child care facility shall observe and assess each child admitted and develop an initial treatment plan within 15 days after a child's admission. The treatment plan shall be completed within 30 days following the child's admission. (b) The plan specified in (a) o…

(a) A residential child care facility must have a discharge policy that describes both regular discharge procedures and emergency discharge procedures, including reasonable accommodations that may be made to prevent an emergency discharge. (b) A residential child care facility sh…

(a) A facility shall ensure that the children in its care will receive responsible supervision appropriate to their age and developmental needs. A facility shall provide for creation of a staffing plan, where applicable, and a plan for supervision of children. (b) Deleted 7/1/200…

Notes 7 AAC 50.405 Deleted 7/1/2000.Eff. 1/1/96, Register 136; am 3/1/98, Register 145 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison feature…

(a) A caregiver shall be on duty in a residential child care facility whenever one or more children are present. (b) Except as provided in (c) of this section, the caregiver-to-child ratio in a facility must be as follows:(1) one caregiver for every six children during any time c…

Notes 7 AAC 50.415 Eff. 1/1/96, Register 136; am 3/1/98, Register 145; am 7/1/2022, Register 242, July 2022 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. Mo…

Notes 7 AAC 50.420 Deleted 7/1/2000.Eff. 1/1/96, Register 136; am 3/1/98, Register 145 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison feature…

(a) A residential child care facility shall describe in writing the ways its program will provide treatment, structure, and daily activities designed to promote the individual physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, and emotional development of the children in the facility. Th…

Notes 7 AAC 50.430 Eff. 1/1/96, Register 136; am 3/1/98, Register 145; am 7/1/2022, Register 242, July 2022 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. Mo…

(a) A facility shall help a child to develop age appropriate patterns of behavior that foster constructive relationships and increasing ability to deal with everyday life. (b) A facility shall provide for positive reinforcement, redirection, and the setting of realistic expectati…

A facility subject to this chapter shall also comply with the applicable provisions of 7 AAC 10.1070 regarding medications. Notes 7 AAC 50.440 Eff. 1/1/96, Register 136; am 3/1/98, Register 145; am 6/23/2006, Register 178 Authority:AS 44.29.020 AS 47.32.010 AS 47.32.030 State reg…

To reduce the spread of disease, a facility subject to this chapter shall meet the applicable requirements of 7 AAC 10.1045 (Universal Precautions) and 7 AAC 10.1050 (Caregiver Hygiene). Notes 7 AAC 50.445 Eff. 1/1/96, Register 136; am 3/1/98, Register 145; am 6/23/2006, Register…

Notes 7 AAC 50.450 Deleted 7/1/2000.Eff. 1/1/96, Register 136; am 3/1/98, Register 145 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison feature…

(a) A full-time care facility shall either obtain evidence of immunization as specified in this section for each child in care or initiate immunizations as specified in this section no later than 30 days after the child is in care. A full-time care facility shall ensure that each…

(a) A facility shall ensure that all snacks and meals meet the child care food program requirements set out in 7 C.F.R. 226.20. (b) In a residential child care facility, menus, including snacks, must be planned in advance, be posted in an area open to visitors, and reflect actual…

A license is issued or denied on the basis of the applicant's compliance with the requirements of AS 47.32 and this chapter. The enforcement of local ordinances, such as zoning regulations and local building codes, is the responsibility of local officials. Notes 7 AAC 50.500 Eff.…

A facility subject to this chapter must also meet the applicable life and fire safety requirements set out in 7 AAC 10.1010. Notes 7 AAC 50.510 Eff. 1/1/96, Register 136; am 3/1/98, Register 145; am 6/23/2006, Register 178 Authority:AS 44.29.020 AS 47.32.010 AS 47.32.030 State re…

A facility subject to this chapter must also meet the applicable environmental health and safety standards set out in 7 AAC 10.1000 - 7 AAC 10.1095. Notes 7 AAC 50.520 Eff. 1/1/96, Register 136; am 3/1/98, Register 145; am 6/23/2006, Register 178 Authority:AS 44.29.020 AS 47.32.0…

(a) A facility must have indoor and outdoor space to accommodate the physical and developmental needs of the children served. (b) A residential care facility and shall provide at least (1) 35 square feet of usable indoor space per child, exclusive of hallways, bathrooms, storage …

(a) A facility shall select equipment and supplies to support facility programs so that the amount, variety, arrangement, and use of materials, toys, and equipment available (1) are appropriate for the developmental needs of the children in care; (2) for young children, meet crit…

To obtain approval by the department of a specialization designation described in 7 AAC 50.605 - 7 AAC 50.650, a facility must demonstrate its ability to comply with the requirements set out in AS 47.32 and this chapter applicable to that specialization. The department will appro…