Requirements For Emergency Shelter Care

The general requirements which pertain to the care of children prescribed under the other sections of these standards shall be met with the following exceptions: (1) 0250-4-2-.06(i)(b). It is allowable for an emergency shelter to exceed its licensed capacity in an emergency situation when a resident seeks admission during those hours when traditional social agencies are not in operation and the agency can provide sanctuary while plans are made to reduce the number of children within the agency maximum. In these cases, the emergency provision shall STANDARDS FOR GROUP CARE HOMES CHAPTER 0250-4-2 AND FAMILY BOARDING HOMES not allow for exceeding the maximum capacity of the agency by greater than 25% of its licensed capacity for no more than seven days of the month. It is essential in all cases that adequate sleeping facilities be provided for all children in the agency. (2) 0250-4-2-.06(2)(b)3. A documented discharge plan is not required for residents of emergency shelters. (3) 0250-4-2-.06(3)(c))L A written intake/preevaluation study focused on determining whether group care is appropriate for a particular child is not required for children admitted to emergency shelter care. (4) 0250-4-2-.06(3)(c)2. Preparation of the child and family or prior placing agency for admission to include preplacement visits is not required for children admitted to emergency shelter care. (5) 0250-4-2-.06(3)(c)3. An individual plan of care setting forth the agency services to be provided each resident, the rationale for this service, and documentation of the service as it is provided is not required for children in emergency shelter care. (6) 0250-4-2-.06(3)(c)4. Periodic evaluation of the family situation is not required of families of children in emergency shelter care. (7) 0250-4-2-.06(3)(c)7. Roles and responsibilities of all involved parties are not required to be set forth nor is an explanation of procedures for termination of parental rights required upon emergency placement; however, if placement exceeds 30 days, provisions of the Foster Care Review Law T.C.A. §37-2-401 et seq.) must be met. (Refer to Appendix E.) (8) 0250-4-2-.07(7)(I)(ii).Immunization records are not required to be on file for children in emergency shelter care. (9) 0250-4-2-.07(9)(e). Menus are not required to be prepared in advance or kept on file for one month in emergency shelters. (10) 0250-4-2-.10(a). Identifying information must be obtained as soon as possible if a child is admitted on an emergency basis. (11) 0250-4-2-.10(c)], 2, and 3. Immunization record, written permission for staff to obtain emergency medical care, and information regarding coverage for medical expenses may be waived for emergency shelters. (12) 0250-4-2-.10(f). Documentation of school records may be waived in emergency shelter care.