Pa. Code 5310.125

Health care services

This section requires Community Residential Rehabilitation Services (CRRS) serving children to develop health care policies and procedures ensuring age-appropriate health services are available. Prior to or upon enrollment, each child must have a health appraisal signed by a licensed physician covering physical examination, immunization status, growth assessments, screening tests, medication recommendations, and emergency medical information. The CRRS must also encourage parental or legal custodian participation in the child's health care, including transportation to medical appointments.

55 Pa. Code § 5310.125 - Health care services 

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(a)
 The
 community residential rehabilitation service (CRRS) must develop health care
 policies and procedures to insure the availability of age-appropriate health
 services for children. Prior to or upon the child's enrollment to the CRRS, a
 health appraisal signed by a licensed physician shall be obtained for each
 child. The health appraisal shall include the following information recommended
 by the American Academy of Pediatrics. 
(1)
 A
 review of previous health history.

(2)
 A complete physical examination unless a
 record is available of a physical examination which was completed within 6
 months prior to placement.

(3)

 Growth assessments.

(4)
 A review
 and update of the child's immunization status to conform with the United States
 Public Health Service requirements.

(5)
 Provision of age-appropriate screening
 tests according to the standards of the American Academy of
 Pediatrics.

(6)
 Recommendations
 pertaining to medication required or limitations of the child's activities and
 diet, and further medical tests or examinations that may be required.

(7)
 Medical information pertinent to
 diagnosis and treatment in case of emergency.

(8)
 A statement of recommendation for
 follow-up treatment or special care, if required.

(b)
 The CRRS must encourage participation by
 parent or, if applicable, the agency having legal custody in the health care
 services being provided for the child, and if appropriate, transporting the
 child to and from medical appointments.

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