38. Student Health Records

Question 1

Student Health Records

Answer 1

~ the child care program must obtain a current, complete, and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040 for each child in care, except for school-age children
~ a person given statutory authority to perform health examinations must complete the form
~ the form is valid for two years from the date the physical is performed
~ a child may be exempt from providing health records to the child care program if they provide the proper documentation to the program
~ if families need assistance with these requirements, the program should refer them to the Florida Department of Health or their physician
~ medical records are the property of the families and must be returned if the child withdraws so they can provide them to another program
~ if the parent or guardian fails to provide the required documentation within 30 days of enrollment, the child should be excluded from care

Question 2

Emergency Care Plan

Answer 2

~ required for any child who has or is at risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional condition and requires additional services
~ the plan should be in the child’s file and readily accessible for those caring for the child
~ child care personnel caring for a child with an Emergency Care Plan must be trained to recognize and respond appropriately to the medical emergency