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1. Program staff will perform an inspection of the facility prior to the start of the Youth <br /> Program to maintain compliance with the Standards of Care. <br /> 2. Program staff will report any issues within the facility using the forms created and <br /> available for that use. <br /> B. Program Area <br /> 1. The Youth Program's indoor space (when applicable) meets the physical, social, <br /> emotional, and cognitive needs of Participants. <br /> 2. The Youth Program's outdoor space (when applicable) is large enough, appropriately <br /> equipped, and safe to allow Participants to be active and independent. <br /> 3. The Youth Program's space meets the needs related to planning, activities, and storage. <br /> 4. Buildings,grounds,and equipment on the Program Site are regularly inspected,cleaned, <br /> repaired, and maintained to protect Participants' health. <br /> VIII. HEALTH & SAFETY <br /> 1. Health <br /> A. Illness or Injury <br /> 1. A Participant who is a health or safety concern to other Participants or Program <br /> Staff will not be admitted to the Youth Program. <br /> 2. Illnesses and injuries will be handled in a manner to protect the health of all <br /> Participants and Program Staff. Participants having a temporal fever over 100.4 <br /> degrees will not be allowed back into the Youth Program for 24 hours. <br /> 3. Program Staff will follow emergency procedures for injured Participants or for <br /> Participants with symptoms of an acute illness. <br /> 4. In the event of an emergency and/or serious accident, Parents will be notified <br /> immediately.If necessary,the local ambulance service will transport the Participant <br /> to the nearest hospital. <br /> 5. In the case of a minor accident or injury (bumps and bruises), the Program Staff <br /> will administer fast aid, monitor the Participant, and notify the Parents at pick-up. <br /> 6. Parents will be notified if a child is injured in a way that necessitates emergency <br /> care. <br /> 7. Program Staff will follow the recommendations of the Texas Department of State <br /> Health Services concerning the admission or readmission of any Participant after a <br /> communicable disease, and a doctor's note will be required allowing Participant's <br /> readmission to the program. <br /> 8. Parents should notify Program staff if a child has lice. Lice checks will be <br /> administered randomly and when needed. Any child found with lice will discreetly <br /> be sent home and letter will be sent out to camp parents. Child will be unable to <br /> return to camp until lice and nits have been removed. They will be checked by staff <br /> upon return. <br /> 9. If a Participant becomes sick while in the program, the Parent or Authorized <br /> Person(s) must contact staff within one hour to arrange pick up. If no contact is <br /> made within one hour after initial contact by staff, the police will be notified. <br />