Agency 28, Article 4 — MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH

Records. (a) Recordkeeping system. Each applicant, each permittee, and each licensee shall ensure that there is an organized recordkeeping system for the facility, which shall include the following: (1) Provisions shall be made for the identifica- tion, security, confidentiality,…

Notification and reporting requirements. (a) Each permittee and each licensee shall ensure that notification of each of the following is submitted verbally or in writing upon discovery of the incident or event, but no later than 24 hours after the discovery: (1) Each instance of …

Admission and release of res- idents. (a) Policies and procedures. Each per- mittee and each licensee shall implement policies and procedures for the admission and release of residents. These policies and procedures shall ensure that each individual is admitted unless at least on…

Health care. (a) Policies and procedures for resident health care. Each permit- tee and each licensee, in consultation with a phy- sician, shall implement written policies and pro- cedures that include provisions for the following: (1) Completion of a health checklist and review …

Health of persons 16 years or older in child care facilities. (a)(1) Each per- son caring for children shall be free from physi- cal, mental or emotional handicaps as necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the children, and shall be qualified by temperament, emoti…

Case management. Each per- mitteeandeachlicenseeshallensurethatcaseman- agement services are provided for each resident. (a) Each permittee and each licensee shall en- sure that a case manager is assigned to provide or coordinate the case management services for each resident. (b…

Program. (a) Policies and proce- dures. Each permittee and each licensee shall im- plement policies and procedures for the program. (b) Daily routine. Each permittee and each licensee shall maintain a written schedule and dai- ly routine for all residents during all waking hours,…

Behavior management. (a) Policies and procedures. Each permittee and each licensee shall implement policies and procedures for the behavior management of residents. (1) Written policies shall provide for a behavior management system that assists residents to de- velop inner contr…

Staff member schedule; super- vision of residents. (a) Staff member schedule. (1) Each permittee and each licensee shall de- velop and implement a written daily staff member schedule. The schedule shall meet the require- ments for the staffing ratios of direct care staff members …

Emergency plan; safety, se- curity, and control. (a) Emergency plan. Each permittee and each licensee shall implement an emergency plan to provide for the safety of res- idents, staff members, volunteers, and visitors in emergencies. (1) The emergency plan shall include the fol- …

Environmental requirements. (a) General building requirements. (1) Each applicant, each permittee, and each licensee shall ensure that the facility is connect- ed to public water and sewage systems, where available. If public water and sewage systems are not available, each appli…

Food services. Each permittee and each licensee shall ensure that food prepa- ration, service, safety, and nutrition meet the re- quirements of this regulation. For purposes of this regulation, “food” shall include beverages. (a) Sanitary practices. Each individual engaged in foo…

Laundry. (a) If laundry is done at the facility, each permittee and each licensee shall ensure that the laundry sinks, the appliances, and the countertops or tables used for laundry are located in an area separate from food preparation areas and are installed and used in a manner…

Transportation. Each permit- tee and each licensee shall ensure that all of the following requirements are met when providing transportation for residents: (a) Each permittee and each licensee shall im- plement policies and procedures for transporta- tion of residents, including …

Animals. Each permittee and each licensee shall ensure that the following re- quirements are met for any animals on the facility premises: (a) If any animals are kept on the facility prem- ises, the pet area shall be maintained in a sanitary manner, with no evidence of flea, tick…

Emergencies.(a)Aworkingtele- phone shall be on the premises. Emergency tele- phone numbers shall be posted next to the tele- phone for the police, fire department, ambulance, hospital or hospitals, and poison control center. (b) Emergency medical treatment. (1) Each facility shal…

Safety procedures. (a) Each fa- cility shall develop an emergency plan to provide for the safety of children and staff in emergen- cies such as fire, tornadoes, storms, floods, and serious injury. (b) Each emergency plan shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the facility. Sta…

Swimming and wading ac- tivities. (a) Swimming and wading pools on the premises. (1) If swimming pools with water over 24 inches deep, wading pools, or hot tubs are on the prem- ises, they shall be constructed, maintained, and used in such a manner as to safeguard the lives and h…

Transportation. (a) Facility- owned or leased vehicles. (1) When a vehicle used for transportation of children is owned or leased by the facility, the driver shall be 18 years of age or older, and shall hold an operator’s license of a type appropriate for the vehicle being used. …

Definitions. For the purposes of K.A.R. 28-4-1300 through K.A.R. 28-4-1318, the following terms shall have the meanings specified in this regulation: (a) “Apgar scores” means a measure of a new- born’s physical condition at one, five, and 10 min- utes after birth. (b) “Applicant”…

Applicant and licensee re- quirements. (a) Each applicant, if an individual, shall be at least 21 years of age at the time of ap- plication. (b) Each applicant and each licensee, if a corpo- ration, shall be in good standing with the Kansas secretary of state. (Authorized by K.S.…

Application procedures. (a) Each person, in order to obtain a license, shall submit a complete application on the form pro- vided by the department. The application shall be submitted at least 90 calendar days before the planned opening date of the birth center and shall include …

Terms of a temporary permit or a license. (a) License capacity. The maximum number of patients authorized by a temporary permit or a license shall not be exceeded. (b) Posting temporary permit or license. The current temporary permit or the current license shall be posted conspic…

Temporary permit or license; amended license; exceptions; notification; re- newal. (a) Temporary permit or license required. Each person shall obtain a temporary permit or a license from the secretary to operate a birth cen- ter before providing any birth center services. (b) New…

Administration. (a) Each licensee shall be responsible for the operation of the birth center, including the following: (1) Establishing and maintaining a written orga- nizational plan, including an organizational chart designating the lines of authority; (2) providing employees, …

Clinical staff member qual- ifications; employee schedules; training. (a) Clinical staff member qualifications. Each licens- ee shall ensure that the following requirements for the clinical staff members are met: (1) The clinical director and the acting clinical director shall be…

Records. (a) Policies and pro- cedures. Each licensee shall ensure that there is an organized recordkeeping system, with poli- cies and procedures that provide for identifica- tion, security, confidentiality, control, retrieval, and preservation of all employee records, patient r…

Reporting requirements. (a) Each licensee shall ensure that the following inci- dents are reported to the department by the next working day, on a form provided by the depart- ment, and to any other authorities in accordance with state statute: (1) A stillbirth or the death of a …

Quality assurance. (a) Each licensee shall develop and implement a quality as- surance program to evaluate, at least annually, the quality of patient care and the appropriateness of clinical services. (b) The quality assurance program shall include a system for the assessment of …

Animals, birds, or fish. (a) When animals, birds, or fish are kept on the prem- ises, the pet area shall be maintained in a sanitary manner. No animal or bird shall be in the kitchen while food is being prepared. Parents shall be in- formed whenever children have access to pets i…

Clinical services and patient care. (a) Each licensee shall ensure that the clin- ical services provided at the birth center are lim- ited to those services associated with a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy and a normal, uncom- plicated delivery. (b) Each licensee shall ensure th…

Transfers. (a) Each licensee shall develop and implement policies, procedures, and clinical protocols for the transfer of patients and newborns. Each licensee shall ensure that these policies, procedures, and clinical protocols are readily accessible and followed. (b) The policie…

Health-related requirements. (a) Tobacco use prohibited. Each licensee shall ensure that tobacco products are not used at any time in the birth center. (b) Health of licensee and employees working in the birth center. (1) Each licensee, if an individual, and each in- dividual wor…

Environmental standards. (a) Premises. (1) Each licensee shall ensure that the birth center is connected to public water and sewerage systems where available. (2) If a center uses a nonpublic source for the water supply, the water shall be safe for drinking and shall be tested an…

Birth center and birthing room furnishings, equipment, and supplies. (a) Each licensee shall provide furnishings, equipment, and other supplies in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of patients, new- borns, and employees and to provide a safe, home-like environment. (b) Eac…

Maintenance. (a) Each licensee shall ensure that the building is kept clean at all times and free from accumulated dirt and from vermin infestation. (b) Each licensee shall develop and implement a maintenance plan to ensure that all of the fol- lowing conditions are met: (1) A sc…

Safety. (a) Each licensee shall ensure the safety of all patients, newborns, em- ployees, and visitors according to the following requirements: (1) Each birth center shall have a working tele- phone on the premises and available for use at all times. Emergency telephone numbers s…

Food service. (a) Each licens- ee shall ensure that the birth center has arrange- ments to provide patients with nutritious liquids and foods. Foods may be provided by means of any of the following: (1) Obtained from a food service establishment or a catering service licensed by …

Laundry. Each licensee shall ensure that all of the following requirements are met: (a) If laundry is done at the birth center, the laundry sinks, appliances, and countertops or ta- bles used for laundry shall be located in an area separate from food preparation areas and shall b…

Child care practices. (a) Super- vision. Each child in day care shall be under the supervision of a person 16 years of age or older who is responsible for the child’s health, safety and well-being. (b) Discipline. (1) There shall be a written discipline policy in- dicating method…

Reporting critical incidents. This regulation shall apply to all day care homes, group day care homes, preschools, and child care centers. (a) Reports to parents and legal guardians. In addition to meeting the reporting requirements in K.A.R. 28-4-127, each primary care provider …

(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-503, K.S.A. 1975 Supp. 65-504, 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. 65-504, 65-506, 65-508; effec- tive Jan. 1, 1972; revoked, E-76-36, July 14, 1975; revoked 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.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 17-1706, 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. 65-508; effective Jan. 1, 1972; revoked, E-76-36, July 14, 1975; revoked May 1, 1976.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-503; effective Jan. 1, 1972; revoked, E-76-36, July 14, 1975; revoked May 1, 1976.)

Grant program application and procedures. The following portions of the document titled “Senator Stan Clark pregnancy maintenance initiative grant program application and program procedures,” published by the Kansas department of health and environment and dated May 26, 2005, are…

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