Document Citation: 55 Pa. Code § 3800.303
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TITLE 55. PUBLIC WELFARE
PART V. CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES MANUAL
SUBPART E. RESIDENTIAL AGENCIES, FACILITIES AND SERVICES
ARTICLE I. LICENSING/APPROVAL
CHAPTER 3800. CHILD RESIDENTIAL AND DAY TREATMENT FACILITIES
OUTDOOR AND MOBILE PR

Date:
08/31/2009

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§ 3800.303. Additional requirements

(a) The following additional requirements apply for outdoor and mobile programs:

(1) There shall be a supply of food and water for drinking, cleaning and bathing for the number of days until the program will reach the next supply of food and water.

(2) Potable drinking water shall be available to children at all times.

(3) There shall be an opportunity for children to bathe once a week, brush their teeth once a day and wash their hands before each meal.

(4) There shall be a communication system such as a CB radio to communicate with public emergency sources in the event of a medical, police, fire or other emergency.

(5) There shall be a source for routine weather information for advance warning of severe or dangerous weather conditions.

(6) There shall be a written emergency transportation and staffing plan and equipment such as a litter to transport a child in a medical emergency.

(7) There shall be a written plan for conducting a search for a missing child and requesting assistance from local authorities.

(8) For mobile programs and outdoor programs whenever children are away from the stationary outdoor site, each staff person shall have a map of the area.

(9) For mobile programs and outdoor programs whenever children are away from the stationary outdoor site, each staff person shall have a written anticipated schedule of the dates, times and estimated locations for the next 7 days.

(10) Each child shall wear footwear that is well-constructed, in good condition and appropriate for the activity being conducted.

(b) The following additional requirements apply for outdoor programs:

(1) Each child shall have personal hygiene supplies, shelter such as a fire retardant tent or tarpaulin, a fire retardant sleeping bag or other sleeping equipment, bedding appropriate to the temperature and at least one change of clothing.

(2) While the child is engaged in an activity away from a stationary site, each child shall have a daily water supply and a whistle for use in emergencies.

(3) Safe and well-maintained equipment shall be provided for activities.

(4) Staff persons responsible for teaching children high-risk activities such as boating, biking, horseback riding, swimming and climbing shall be trained in safe practices regarding these activities. Documentation of the training shall be kept.

(5) At least one staff person shall be present with the children at all times who has current certification from a hospital or other recognized health care organization in first aid, Heimlich techniques and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(c) The following additional requirement applies for mobile and outdoor programs that operate from stationary settings such as tepees and cabins: The maximum capacity specified on the certificate of compliance shall be based on 30 square feet per child, including measurement of all floor space.