What do the pronouns "I," "my," "you," and "your" refer to in this chapter?
An applicant or permit holder
What is the definition of "chemical restraint"?
A type of emergency behavior intervention using pharmaceuticals or chemicals to sedate a child
Who is considered a "health-care professional" under this chapter?
A licensed physician or nurse
What does the term "employee" include?
Any person employed by the operation, whether full-time or part-time
Boundaries can be:
Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Material
Who does "we," "us," "our," and "Licensing" refer to in this chapter?
The Licensing Division of DFPS
The use of physical restraint to prevent harm is an example of what type of intervention?
emergency behavior intervention
What is considered a "cottage or cottage home"?
A residential setting where children live in separate quarters and have primary caregivers on-site
What does "child in care" mean?
A child who is currently admitted as a resident, regardless of their temporary absence
Staff and Youth can report to staff in the following ways:
Verbally, In Writing, Anonymously, Grievance
An "accredited college or university" refers to an institution accredited by who?
Regional accrediting entities such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Which term refers to a person who provides care, supervision, and protection of children in a child care operation?
Caregiver
What is the definition of "discipline" in the context of this chapter?
A constructive or educational form of guidance appropriate to the child's age and development
A child participating in an extracurricular activity or cultural event is also known as what under this chapter?
"childhood activity"
Why are Professional Boundaries important:
Because a power differential exists between the professional and the client.
What is meant by the term "adaptive functioning"?
How effectively a person copes with life demands
What does the term "general residential operation" refer to?
A residential child-care operation for seven or more children
A type of emergency behavior intervention that uses the application of physical force without the use of any device to restrict the free movement of all or part of a child’s body in order to control physical activity.
Personal restraint
What does "de-escalation" refer to in child care settings?
Strategies used to defuse volatile situations and regain control
Pre programed telephones are required to have what numbers:
The UC Sexual Abuse hotline, Children Protective services , A local community service provider or national rape crisis hotline, other such a consulate or legal services
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition
How does the "reasonable and prudent parent standard" guide decision-making in child care operations?
This standard helps caregivers make decisions in the best interest of children, using the same judgment that a reasonable, prudent parent would use. It ensures that children are allowed to experience appropriate childhood activities while balancing safety and well-being.
A local excursion with children conducted by the operation is also known as what under this chapter?
"field trip"
How does the definition of "adaptive functioning" help in assessing a child’s development?
Adaptive functioning refers to a child’s ability to cope with life demands, meet personal independence standards, and adjust to their sociocultural background. It helps assess whether a child is developing essential life skills and functioning within age-appropriate norms.
Sexual abuse perpetrated by an adult has to be report by an Emergency SIR to:
CPR and/or State licensing, FBI, OIG, ORR, Local Law Enforcement