Agency 28, Article 4 — MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH

(Authorized by K.S.A. 1975 Supp. 65-508; effective Jan. 1, 1972; revoked, E-76-36, July 14, 1975; revoked May 1, 1976.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 1975 Supp. 65-506, 65-507, 65-508; effective Jan. 1, 1972; re- voked,E-76-36,July14,1975;revokedMay1,1976.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-510, K.S.A. 1975 Supp. 65-507, 65-508; effective Jan. 1, 1972; revoked, E-76-36, July 14, 1975; revoked May 1, 1976.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 1975 Supp. 65-507, 65-508; effective Jan. 1, 1972; revoked, E-76-36, July 14, 1975; revoked May 1, 1976.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-510, K.S.A. 1975 Supp. 65-501, 65-504, 65-506, 65- 508, 65-512, 65-513, 65-514, 65-515; effective Jan. 1, 1972; revoked, E-76-36, July 14, 1975; re- voked May 1, 1976.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 1975 Supp. 65-508; effective Jan. 1, 1972; revoked, E-76-36, July 14, 1975; revoked May 1, 1976.) CHILD PLACEMENT AGENCIES 28-4-160 to 28-4-169. (Authorized by K.S.A. 65-503, 65-508; effective Jan. 1, 1972; re- voked May 1, 1982.)

Definitions. (a) “Child placing agency” or “agency” means an association, orga- nization, or corporation receiving, caring for, or finding homes for orphans or deprived children who are under 16 years of age. (b) “Division” means the division of health of the department of health…

Licensing procedures. (a) Any association, organization, or corporation desiring to conduct a child placing agency shall apply for a license on forms provided by the Kansas depart- ment of health and environment. (b) A full license shall be issued if the secretary finds that the …

Administration and personnel. (a) The agency shall develop a written statement of philosophy, purpose, program orientation, and policy of operation including the agency’s position on disciplinary methods to be used by staff. Cor- poral punishment shall be prohibited. The state- m…

Facility. (a) Convenience of loca- tion. The agency shall be easily accessible to the clientele, staff, and community and shall have ad- equate parking available. (b) Space requirements. The child placing agency shall provide suitable space for the follow- ing purposes: (1) Offic…

Social services related to child placing. (a) Intake requirements. A child placing agency shall have a written description of services offeredandthecriteriaforserviceeligibilitywhich shall include who is eligible for the services and what fees, if any, are charged. The statement …

Services in family foster home care. (a) Foster home finding. The agency shall have a recruitment process with designated staff and funding to reach out and inform the commu- nity about children needing foster homes. The agency shall provide information to prospective foster pare…

Adoptive services. (a) Recruit- ment. The agency shall have a written recruitment plan which includes the methods of recruitment, sourcestobeused,time-relatedgoalsforapplicant recruitment, and the designated staff and budget to carry it out. Recruitment shall be a continual proce…

Services in residential group care. (a) Selection of the appropriate group care facility. The agency shall place a child, or refer a child for placement, only in a licensed group care facility. The selection of the most appropriate fa- cility for a child shall be based upon the f…

Services to young parents. (a) Admission. The agency shall describe the services it makes available to parent(s) who are under 18 years of age and who are interested in placing their child. The statement of services and criteria for service eligibility shall be made avail- able t…

Case records. (a) The agen- cy shall maintain case records in a manner that is uniform, detailed, well written, and organized. Records shall be current and be made available for inspection by the division. The agency shall show in their case records the following: (1) Continuity …

Definitions. (a) “Day care refer- ral agency” means an association, organization, in- dividual, or corporation receiving, caring for, and finding homes for children needing day care who are under 16 years of age. (b) “Division” means the division of health of the department of he…

Licensing procedures. (a) Any association, organization, individual, or corpora- tion desiring to conduct a day care referral service shall apply for a day care referral agency license on forms provided by the Kansas department of health and environment. (b) A full license shall …

Administration. (a) Organiza- tion. Each day care referral agency shall have a clearly designated individual or governing body which shall exercise authority over and have re- sponsibility for the operation, policies, and prac- tices of the day care referral agency. (b) Insurance…

Health policies for staff. (a) Be- fore employment, all staff who have contact with the children shall submit, on a form supplied by the division, a certificate of health signed by a li- censed physician or nurse approved to perform health assessments. The certificate shall inclu…

Transportation. Any day care referral agency that provides transportation as a part of the day care referral service shall meet the following requirements: (a) When children are transported, the driver shall be 18 years of age or older, and shall hold an operator’s license of a t…

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 65-508; effective Jan. 1, 1973; amended May 1, 1975; amended Feb. 15, 1977; amended May 1, 1979; amended, T-83-24, Aug. 25, 1982; revoked May 1, 1983.) 28-4-201 and 28-4-202. (Authorized by K.S.A. 65-508; effective Jan. 1, 1973; amended May …

(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-508; implementing K.S.A. 65-501, 65-503, 65-504, 65- 505, 65-508; effective Jan. 1, 1973; amended May 1, 1975; amended Feb. 15, 1977; amended May 1, 1979; amended, T-83-24, Aug. 25, 1982; revoked May 1, 1983.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-501, 65- 504; effective Jan. 1, 1973; amended May 1, 1975; revoked May 1, 1983.) 28-4-205 to 28-4-208. (Authorized by K.S.A. 65-508; effective Jan. 1, 1973; amended May 1, 1975; amended Feb. 15, 1977; amended May 1, 1979; revoked May 1, 1983.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-508; effective Jan. 1, 1973; amended May 1, 1975; amended Feb. 15, 1977; revoked May 1, 1983.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-508; implementing K.S.A. 65-501, 65-503, 65-504, 65- 505, 65-508; effective Jan. 1, 1973; amended May 50 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT 28-4-211 1, 1975; amended Feb. 15, 1977; amended May 1, 1979; amended, T-83-24, Aug. 25, 1982; revoked May 1, 198…

(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-508; effective Jan. 1, 1973; amended May 1, 1975; re- voked May 1, 1983.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-508; effective Jan. 1, 1973; amended May 1, 1975; amended Feb. 15, 1977; amended May 1, 1979; modified, HCR No. 5019, May 1, 1981; revoked May 1, 1983.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-508; effective Jan. 1, 1973; amended May 1, 1975; amended Feb. 15, 1977; amended May 1, 1979; amended, T-83-27, Sept. 22, 1982; revoked May 1, 1983.) 28-4-214 to 28-4-216. (Authorized by K.S.A. 65-508; effective Jan. 1, 1973; amended May 1, 1975; revoked …

(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-508; effective Jan. 1, 1973; amended May 1, 1975; amended Feb. 15, 1977; amended May 1, 1979; revoked May 1, 1983.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-508; effective Jan. 1, 1973; amended May 1, 1975; re- voked May 1, 1983.) 28-4-219 and 28-4-220. (Authorized by K.S.A. 65-508; effective Jan. 1, 1973; amended May 1, 1975; amended Feb. 15, 1977; revoked May 1, 1983.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 1978 Supp. 65-508; effective Jan. 1, 1973; amended May 1, 1975; amended Feb. 15, 1977; revoked May 1, 1979.) GROUP BOARDING HOMES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

(Authorized by K.S.A. 1975 Supp. 65-508; effective, E-76-36, July 14, 1975; effec- tive May 1, 1976; T-86-46, Dec. 18, 1985; revoked May 1, 1986.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-508; im- plementing K.S.A. 65-501, 65-503, 65-508, K.S.A. 1982 Supp. 65-504, 65-505; effective, E-76-36, July 14, 1975; effective May 1, 1976; amended, T-83-24, Aug. 25, 1982; amended May 1, 1983; revoked May 1, 1986.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 1975 Supp. 65-508; effective, E-76-36, July 14, 1975; effective May 1, 1976; revoked May 1, 1986.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 1978 Supp. 65-508; effective, E-76-36, July 14, 1975; effective May 1, 1976; amended May 1, 1979; revoked May 1, 1986.) 28-4-254 and 28-4-255. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1975 Supp. 65-508; effective, E-76-36, July 14, 1975; effective May 1, 1976; revoked May 1, 1…

(Authorized by K.S.A. 1978 Supp. 65-508; effective, E-76-36, July 14, 1975; effective May 1, 1976; amended May 1, 1979; revoked May 1, 1986.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 1975 Supp. 65-508; effective, E-76-36, July 14, 1975; effective May 1, 1976; revoked May 1, 1986.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 1978 Supp. 65-508; effective, E-76-36, July 14, 1975; effective May 1, 1976; amended May 1, 1979; revoked May 1, 1986.) 28-4-265 and 28-4-266. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1975 Supp. 65-508; effective, E-76-36, July 14, 1975; effective May 1, 1976; revoked May 1, 1…

Revocation of present regula- tions. The following present regulations as pub- lished in the Kansas administrative regulations are being replaced, so are hereby revoked: General regulations 28-4-1 through 28-4-7. Regulations for group boarding homes for children 28-4-135 through …

Definitions. (a) “Basement” means each area with a floor level more than 30 inches below ground level on all four sides. (b) “Child” means each individual under 16 years of age. (c) “Corporal punishment” means each activity directed toward modifying a child’s behavior by means of…

Licensing procedures. (a) A person shall not conduct a group boarding home or residential center for children under 16 years of age unless a license is issued by the secretary. (b) Each person desiring to conduct a group boarding home or residential center shall submit the follow…

Terms of license. (a) The maxi- mum number and age range of residents who may be cared for in each facility shall be specified on the license. (b) Each facility license issued shall be valid only for the firm, corporation or association and the address appearing on the license. (…

Administration. (a) Organiza- tion. The facility shall have plans and policies of organization and administration clearly defining legal responsibility, administrative authority and responsibility for comprehensive services. Chang- es in policies shall be submitted to the appropr…

Records. (a) Resident’s records. (1) A report of residents in care shall be submit- ted quarterly to the Kansas department of social and rehabilitation services on forms supplied by the Kansas department of health and environment. (2) An individual record shall be kept on each re…

Admission policies. (a) Written admission policies shall be prepared by the appli- cant in accordance with goals and purposes of the 55 Maternal And Child Health 28-4-274 facility. The policies shall include a nondiscrimi- nation statement. (b) Children under three years of age s…

Services. (a) Services shall be provided in accordance with the stated purpose and goals of the facility. (b) Social services. Treatment and social service facilities shall have a specific plan for the provision of social services for each resident in care. These services shall b…

Health care. (a) General health policies. (1) Smoking shall be confined to designated smoking areas in the facility. (2) Alcohol or non-prescribed controlled sub- stances, as defined in K.S.A. 65-4101 and any amendments to it, shall not be consumed by any resident, by any staff p…

Mental health policies. (a) The residential program shall supplement and support the family-child relationship. (b) The views of the parents, the resident, and the placing agency, concerning factors important to them in the emotional development of the res- ident, shall be consid…

Environmental standards. (a) General requirements. (1) Community resources, such as schools, churches, recreational and health services, police protection and fire protection from an organized fire department, shall be available to the facility. (2) The building shall meet the le…