Outdoor Activities, Recreational Outings and Field Trips Policy 29.105
What is the ratio supervision for an outing?
1 staff for every six children
5.2.8.1
True or False:
Cottage headcounts should be conducted every 12 minutes?
False
What is the maximum amount of CO Logs one YCW can have?
3
How much time should minors be provided with to conduct large muscle and leisure during weekdays? During weekends/federal governments?
Weekdays: Large muscle (1 hr) Leisure (1 hr)
Weekends/Federal Holidays: Large muscle (2 hrs) Leisure (1 hr)
What documents are required to be filled out for bedroom assignment?
Bed log
Bed assignment
Can a 1:1 child attend off-site outings?
Yes
The program may allow the child under 1:1 supervision to participate in the off-site outing
5.2.8.3
Ratio during sleeping hours is 1:16 for which ages?
Ages 5-17
What are three reasons a child can be placed on a1:1 High Risk?
CLE
Progressive pattern of behavior (danger to self, peers, or staff)
Medical/mental health needs
Can staff participate in leisure activities? If so, what are the requirements?
Yes, to encourage participation amongst children
Consider the number of staff and children (ratio)
Staff is required to reestablish general supervision when children engage
What is the placement of non-family members?
Children placed with same gender and age with no more than 3 yrs old age difference
True or False:
Children identified as presenting a safety risk or risk of flight are not permitted to participate in off-site outings
5.2.10.5
True
What is the ratio for outings from ages 0-4 and ages 5-17?
Ages 0-4: ratio is 1:2
Ages 5-17: ratio is 1:6
Can a CO form be filled out in Spanish? If so, what are the requirements? What color ink can be used?
Yes, but it has to be translated to English
Blue and Black ink (black is preferred by Trail House)
Where does the Program document and record the daily participation of Large muscle and Leisure activities?
ETO
What responsibilities does a clinician have when a minor arrives?
The clinician assesses children upon arrival providing and voicing any concerns regarding bedroom placement the clinician conducts an assessment for risk which informs decisions for children who identify as transgender or intersex. The clinician assigned to the youth will document potential concerns.
What minors are not eligible to attend field trips or outings?
5.2.9.1 Run Risk
5.2.9.2 Has not completed all initial assessments
5.2.9.3 Whose identity has not been verified
Headcount Template utilized by UM Program should include?
Name of staff
Date/Shift
Times of headcount
Locations
What does CLE stand for?
Child Level Event
Once Recreational Coordinator develops the monthly calendar of events, who has to approve?
Program Director, Assistant Program Director, or designee will review and approve.
What does the workspace utilize?
The workspace utilizes tools, beds, and preparation for the child arrival. The shift leader uploads rosters which provide needed information to all departments.
Outing Form Template?
6.1 Name of minor/ last four #
6.2 Date of outing
6.3 Departure and return time
6.4 Outing location/ Phone number of outing destination
During periods of influx, staff ratio may be adjusted. This does not apply to ratio for?
Infants/ toddlers
Children on high risk 1:1
Run Risk 1:1
Up to how much time does a shift leader/designee have to print out the CO Log and Elevated Supervision form once reveived?
No later than one hour after receiving the notification.
What are the bedroom and bedding requirements?
Each bedroom is furnished with separate beds for each child including sufficient clean bedding and blankets. Cribs are allowed for infants and toddlers. The bedding is changed once week.