5101:2-14-05 Procedures for a licensed type B home provider operating under a provisional license.

 

 

 

5101:2-14-05               Provider qualifications for professional certification as a type B home provider or in-home aide.

 

 

 

(A)The type B home provider or in-home aide shall be at least eighteen years of age, and for those individuals certified after April 1, 2003, have a high school diploma or GED. Verification of the diploma or GED shall be provided to the CDJFS.

 

(B)The provider shall be examined by a licensed physician or certified nurse practitioner not more than six months prior to certification. "Certified nurse practitioner (CNP)" means a registered nurse who holds a valid certificate of authority issued under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code that authorizes the practice of nursing as a CNP in accordance with section 4723.43 of the Revised Code and rules adopted by the board of nursing. The provider shall have the JFS 01280 "Provider Medical Statement" signed by a licensed physician or CNP which includes at a minimum:

 

(1)Examination date;

 

(2) Physician's or CNP's signature, office address, and telephone number;

 

(3) Verification of absence of tuberculosis disease;

 

(4) Immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella.

 

(a) A history of having measles or mumps disease may be substituted for the vaccine for persons born on or before December 31, 1956.

 

(b) Only a laboratory test demonstrating detectable rubella antibodies shall be accepted in lieu of the rubella vaccine.

 

(c) A provider may be exempt from this immunization requirement for religious reasons upon filing a written statement with the CDJFS, or for medical reasons upon filing a written statement signed by a licensed physician or CNP with the CDJFS.

 

(5)Any special health problems which might interfere with the health of children or might prohibit the individual from providing adequate care for young children.

 

(C)The CDJFS may require the provider, at any time prior to or subsequent to the issuance of a certificate, to submit a current JFS 01280 "Provider Medical Statement" signed by a licensed physician or CNP. Failure to obtain a new medical statement may be grounds for revocation of a certificate.

 

(D)The provider shall submit a new JFS 01280 "Provider Medical Statement" to the CDJFS at least once every three years from the previous examination date.

 

(E)The provider shall be physically, intellectually and emotionally capable of complying with  Chapter  5101:2-14  of  the  Administrative  Code  and  performing  activities

 

 

normally related to child care. These include, but are not limited to, providing meals, dealing with emergencies in a calm manner, carrying out methods of child guidance and discipline in a courteous, respectful and patient manner, and keeping accurate records as required by this chapter.

(F) The provider shall meet at least one of the following requirements:

(1) At least six months' experience in caring for a child twelve years or younger.

Parenthood may be considered as experience; or

(2) Thirty clock hours of documented training which has been approved by the CDJFS.

(G) The provider shall provide a safe, healthy environment when children are present. Any individual whose behavior or health endangers the health, safety and well being of children shall not be present or reside in the type B home or home of a child receiving in-home aide services.

(H)The provider or any resident of the type B home shall not:

(1) Demonstrate physical or mental conditions potentially harmful to children;

(2) Be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs while child care is being provided;

(3) Have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to crimes listed in section 5104.013 or 5104.09 of the Revised Code; or

(4) Have been indicted, are awaiting trial on charges, or pending outcome of a trial of any of the crimes listed in section 5104.013 or 5104.09 of the Revised Code. The provider shall report this information, as well as any investigation being conducted by a public children services or law enforcement agency, immediately to the CDJFS.

(I) The provider shall not be involved in any activities or employment which interfere with the care of the children.

(J) Each initial type B home or in-home aide applicant shall provide the CDJFS with at least three written references. The applicant shall provide a listing of all previous child care experience whether in a paid or unpaid capacity. The references shall be from unrelated individuals to the applicant, shall attest to the applicant's ability to care for children and shall be satisfactory to the CDJFS.

(K) The type B home or in-home aide applicant and every individual eighteen years of age or older residing in the type B home shall sign the JFS 01301 "Child Care Convictions Statement" attesting that he/she has not been convicted of or pleaded guilty to any offense listed in section 5104.09 of the Revised Code and that no child

has been removed from his/her home pursuant to section 2151.353 of the Revised Code.

(L) The type B home applicant shall sign the JFS 01301 "Child Care Convictions Statement" attesting that no person who resides at the type B home and who is under the age of eighteen has been determined by the court to be a delinquent child for committing a violation of any provision listed in section 5104.09 of the Revised Code.

(M) The type B home or in-home aide applicant and every adult residing in the applicant's type B home shall comply with the requirements contained in rule 5101:2-14-11 of the Administrative Code.

(N) The type B home provider shall notify the CDJFS within twenty-four hours or on the next working day of any change in household composition.

(O) The provider may choose to accept only those placements which suit the provider's abilities and the physical environment of the home, but shall not discriminate in providing child care services to children upon the basis of handicap, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

(P) The provider shall not use or disclose any information concerning eligible individuals for any purpose not directly related to the delivery of purchased child care services, except upon written consent of the eligible individual or a responsible caretaker.

Replaces:                                 5101:2-14-10

Effective:                                04/01/2003 R.C. 119.032 review dates:                           04/01/2008

CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY

Certification

03/18/2003

Date

Promulgated Under:   119.03

Statutory Authority:   5104.011

Rule Amplifies:           5104.011, 5104.012,

5104.013, 5104.11, 5104.12

Prior Effective Dates: 4/1/82, 5/20/83, 10/1/83,

9/1/86, 2/15/88, 5/1/89,

7/1/95, 3/15/96, 10/15/96,

10/1/97, (Emer.), 12/30/97,

1/1/01