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Section 17-895-8
Information and Records on Each Child
(a) Admission procedures shall require that
sufficient information and instruction from the parents or
guardians be obtained to enable the caregiver to make
decisions or act on behalf of the child.
(b) Prior to the admission of a child to a facility,
the provider shall obtain in writing from the child's
parents or guardians the following information:
(1) The child's full legal name, birth date, current
address, and preferred names;
(2) The names and addresses of the parents or
guardians who are legally responsible for the child;
(3) Telephone numbers or instructions as to how the
parents or guardians may be reached during the hours the
child is in the facility;
(4) The name, address, and telephone number of
person who shall assume responsibility for the child if
for some reason the parent or guardian cannot be reached
immediately in an emergency;
(5) The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of
persons authorized to take the child from the facility;
and
(6) Health information concerning the child, as
required by section 17-895-20.
(c) The information shall be available on facility
forms and shall be updated as necessary.