465 IAC 2-10-40 Admission

Sec. 40. (a) Admission policies shall be clearly defined and stated in writing. These policies shall clearly define categories of children which will not be accepted into care. (b) The child caring institution shall have and make written notation of the following information at the time of admission: (1) The information required under section 46(a)(1) through 46(a)(10) of this rule. (2) The name and twenty-four (24) hour contact telephone number of the placing agency worker or parent or guardian. (3) Indication of whether the parent or guardian has been notified. (4) Identification of the family or other persons who may have contact with the child, the permitted means of contact, and any restrictions upon contacts. (5) Any known medical problem including allergies, special dietary needs, or medication the child is taking. (6) Release for emergency treatment signed by the placing agency, parent, guardian, or custodian. (c) Within seventy-two (72) hours, or on the next working day of admission, the child caring institution shall have the following information: (1) Any available health records, including immunization history. (2) Release of information form signed by the placing agency, the parent or guardian for release of school records, and any existing psychological or psychiatric evaluations. (d) When a child is unaccompanied by a placing agency or parent at the time of admission, the child caring institution shall attempt to get the information required under subsection (b) but shall not deny admission to a child solely on the inability to document this information. (e) The child caring institution shall document efforts to notify the parent, guardian, or placing agency as applicable of the admission of the child within twenty-four (24) hours of the child's admission, if possible. If the parent cannot be located, the shelter shall notify the local child protection service within twenty-four (24) hours.