DEFINITIONS
What is the minimum water depth for something to be considered a “pool” under licensing rules?
What is 18 inches?
What temperature must refrigerators maintain to safely store food?
What is 41°F or below?
What must be continuously available to children in the home?
What is safe drinking water?
What is the FIRST thing a provider must do when a child in care is injured or involved in a safety incident?
What is ensure the child’s immediate safety and provide necessary care?
How often must garbage be removed from the home?
What is at least once per week?
What term describes adding or removing walls, windows, or doors, or converting a space into a bedroom?
What is a structural modification?
Can portable heaters be used in bedrooms?
What is no — portable heaters are not allowed in bedrooms?
How recent must a water analysis report be for homes with non-municipal water sources?
What is within the last 12 months?
What must be done when a serious injury, safety hazard, or emergency involving a foster child occurs?
What is notify the licensing agency/placing entity immediately?
All homes must be free from what types of infestations?
What are rodent and insect infestations?
What term refers to the home and the surrounding property leased, owned, or controlled by the provider?
What is the premises?
What must major appliances (like stoves, washers, dryers) be plugged directly into?
What are grounded outlets?
If contaminant levels in a water report exceed state/federal standards, what must the provider develop?
What is a written plan to ensure safe drinking water and reduce contaminants, approved by OLR?
When a provider becomes aware of a new household member, what must they do?
What is report it to their licensing agency promptly?
What must all swing sets and play equipment be?
What is securely anchored and in good repair?
Which term means materials that can cause serious bodily harm or death if improperly used (e.g., gasoline, bleach, pesticides)?
What are highly toxic substances?
What two conditions must be met for a portable heater to be used safely in the home?
What is it must be electric, UL-approved, have a tip-over shutoff, and be kept 3 feet from flammables?
For homes with septic systems, what observable condition must be absent?
What is no visible leakage above ground?
In what situation must providers document an incident AND provide the documentation to the licensing agency?
What is any incident affecting health, safety, supervision, or well-being?
What two safety conditions must be met for ramps, bathtubs, and showers?
What is they must have slip-resistant surfaces and securely attached handrails/grab bars?
What is a “pool enclosure” required to meet (as referenced in R21-8-114)?
What is a fence or barrier that meets all R21-8-114(B)(2) safety requirements, including height, spacing, and lock criteria?
What two things are NOT permitted regarding electrical cords and extension cords?
What is no broken/frayed cords and no permanent use of extension cords?
How many toilets, wash basins, and showers/tubs must be available per number of people living/receiving care in the home?
What is 1 of each for every 7 people?
What rule governs reporting of environmental or life safety hazards discovered during home visits?
What is the responsibility to report any hazard that compromises compliance with life safety rules (Chapter 8)?
What are examples of hazardous conditions that make a home noncompliant due to lack of repair?
What are broken glass, jagged edges, protruding nails, holes in walls/floors, or broken furniture/appliances?