HAR §17-895.1-55. Staff health standards

(a) Evidence that each caregiver staff member is free from health problems, which would have a harmful effect on the infants and toddlers or which would interfere with effective functioning, shall be available at the facility as follows: (1) The results of an employment physical examination, and when indicated on a physical exam that the individual has a 895.1-49 3517 §17-895.1-55 mental health disorder or limitation, a psychological exam, given within one year prior to employment of each person who works directly with children that indicates each person is in adequate physical, and if needed, mental health to care for children shall be on file at the facility; (2) Written evidence that each person who works directly with children for any period of time is free from communicable tuberculosis in accordance with the requirements for child care facility personnel, under chapter 11-164.2. The tuberculosis clearance must be completed within one year before beginning child care and shall be on file at the facility. Each person shall complete updated clearances in compliance with chapter 11-164; and (3) Each caregiver with an identified health problem shall provide the facility with a written statement from a physician that the caregiver is able and does not pose a health hazard to care for infants and toddlers. (b) The facility shall have provisions for substitution of staff who are too ill to function effectively or who present a serious health hazard to others in the facility. [Eff NOV 2023] (Auth: HRS §346-162) (Imp: HRS §346-162; 42 U.S.C. §§2002, 2005) ###