Direct Lines
How many numbers are preprogrammed in the direct lines?
9
What are considered leisure activities?
board games, music, puzzles, reading a book, etc...
How many seconds do staff have to enter a bedroom without a witness?
15 seconds
How often does headcount need to be conducted?
every hour
Name one thing that is found in the red zone?
youth restroom, BMS, a grievance box, ETC...
Name three preprogrammed phone numbers in the direct lines?
911, child help , orr hotline, consulates, legal services, etc...
Name the designated areas for large muscle?
soccer
patio
gym
What is the maximum headcount for one bed check log before 9pm?
8 children
True or False: Each shift must complete a headcount at least 15 minutes before the end of their shift.
TRUE
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+200
Who is responsible for ensuring that direct line phones are programmed with the required telephone numbers and that the phones and programmed numbers are in working order?
PSA Compliance Managers
Does watching television, movies, or playing video games count as leisure activities?
NO, none of these count as leisure activities.
True or False: The falsification of any documentation can be a reason for termination.
TRUE !!!!
While headcounts take place, can children be transported from one area to another?
No, unless for medical or legal reasons
Name 3 things that are involved in the process of receiving an intake.
provide food, water, clothing, a shower, confirm allergies, etc... within the first two hours of receiving the intake.
True or False: UM SWK Staff may ask the child about why he/she wants to use the phone or what the child may have reported.
FALSE!!!! We can NOT ask the child why they need to use the direct line or what they reported?
How many hours of leisure are given to the children per day?
1 hour
How often do we have to conduct a bed check log?
every 5,8,10, or 15 minutes (random intervals)
What information must be on the cards, passes, or bracelets given to the staff before a child can be removed from any area?
(3)
Child’s Name
Department picking up the child
Time at which the child is picked up
How many hours of large muscle are provided to the children on the weekends?
2 hours
Name 6 consulate numbers that are preprogrammed on the direct lines?
Guatemala, El Salvador, Peru, etc...
Can staff fully participate in large muscle activity?
no, but staff are able to explain the rules of the game, demonstrate proper stretching techniques to prevent injury, provide encouragement/cheer on the group, and ensure the game is played fairly and good sportsmanship is maintained.
How often should shift leaders sign the bed check logs?
every hour
What should be announced over the radio when transporting children from one area to another?
(aka rolling headcount)
staff's name, # of children being transported, and area 1 and area 2
What are the child rights?
Confidentiality, Respect, Understanding, Expression, Legal Services, Safety, Practice Religion, Fairness