7.702.51.A.2.b · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center.

One out of ten children's file reviewed did not have verification of an updated health care statement signed and dated by the licensed health care specialist. Correction: Within thirty calendar days of admission or within thirty days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent must submit a statement of child's health that is signed and dated by the health care provider. Submit documentation and a written statement of compliance by 1/03/24. Correct by 01/03/2024

Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.