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25 | This case management visit is conducted by Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Gloria Reyes for the purpose of verifying that all of the requirements are in accordance with Sections 101214, 101215, 101216, 101218, 101218.1, 101219, 101226, and 101226.3 of Title 22 Regulations before a child receives G-tube care at this facility. On 06/25/19, in accordance with Section 101173(c), the licensee notified the Department of their intent to provide G-tube care and to obtain approval from the Department to provide this care to child #1 listed on LIC811. The documentation in file and newly provided documentation are in accordance with Sections 101173(c) and 101173(b)(5).
Licensee is reminded of the following:
1. In accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 101216(a), the licensee must ensure that staff who administer G-tube feeding to the child are competent to do so and staff who provide G-tube care must be at least 18 years old. It is noted that child’s physician designated Glenwood Migrant Head Start as the Child Care Facility providing G-tube feeding and/or liquid medication through G-tube.
2. In accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 101226(e)(3), the written instructions must be updated annually, or whenever the child’s needs dictate (for example, if the child obtains a different type of G-tube or if the frequency of feeding and amount/type of formula or liquid medication to be administered to the child changes). The written instructions can only be updated by the child’s physician or a health care provider working under the supervision of the child’s physician. In addition, the written instructions must include specific, explicit steps for a layperson to administer G-tube feeding or liquid medication to the child and provide related necessary care. This includes, but may not be limited to, the following:
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