Texas Policy 1
According to the the "Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services" Policy, at which point must the child's primary or preferred language be identified? Where must it be documented?
Upon Intake; Document on ETO
According to the "Elevated Supervision" Policy:
Levels of Supervision are determined to be the following:
- General Supervision
- Close Observation
- 1:1 High Risk
The National "Group Sessions" Policy states that youth in care will receive a minimum of ________ hour(s) of Playmaker Group and one ________ hour(s) of Clinical Group sessions per ________ during their length of stay.
1 ; 1 ; Week
True or False:
As per the "Bed Check" policy...
If visual confirmation can be made of the child from the doorway, staff may still enter the bedroom to double check.
False:
If visual confirmation can be made of the child from the doorway, staff should not enter the bedroom.
According to the "Electric Shaver" Desktop protocol...
Are children, not identified as needing a heightened level of supervision due to self-harm or suicidal ideation, allowed to shave in private without visual supervision?
Children not identified as needing a heightened level of supervision due
to self-harm or suicidal ideation are allowed to shave in private and do not
require visual supervision while shaving.
True or False:
The Social Events and Activities Policy states that "Dancing between youths and adults within a larger group is allowed."
True - Dancing between youths and adults within a larger group will continue to be allowed. Youth should not be given the perception that an adult is dancing with a specific child or that there is a "unique" relationship between them. Staff will alternate groups of children to dance with.
True or False:
According to the "Elevated Supervision" Policy:
The Shift Leader/designee can only assign a maximum of 3 logs per Youth Care Worker. For children on 1:1 high risk, only 1 observation log can be assigned to a Youth Care Worker.
False:
The Shift Leader/designee can only assign a maximum of 2 logs per Youth Care Worker. For children on 1:1 high risk, only one observation log can be assigned to a Youth Care Worker.
According to the National "Behavioral Management System" policy which of the following CANNOT be used as activities or items of rewards for behaviors:
A. Food / Candy
B. Exercise
C. Toys / prizes
D. Only C & B
E. None of the above
E. None of the above.
The Dress and Grooming policy ensures that, upon arrival to the program, the child is provided with _____ to ______ days of clothing.
Upon arrival to the program, the child is provided with 3 to 7 days of clothing.
As per the "Initial Direct Care Intake Assessment & Discharge of Property Desktop Protocol"
Within how many hours must the below ORR Services be completed by?
4.1. Offer water to the child and ask if the child has to use the restroom.
4.2. Provide food and beverage to the child/youth (after confirmation of any food allergies and/or dietary restrictions or preferences).
4.3. Provide child with clean clothing, clean bedding, and personal hygiene items and documents this in the UAC case file.
4.4. Ensure, to the extent practical under the circumstances, that the child does not come into contact with other children currently placed at the program until he or she has showered/bathe and has eaten.
2 Hours
True or False
According to the "Bedroom Assignment" policy:
For family members such as parents with children, mixed gender placements may occur and the age range may exceed three years if assessed by the program and deemed appropriate.
True
According to the "Bedroom Assignment" policy:
A child _______ years old or older will not share a bedroom with a child of the opposite gender.
Six (6)
As per the "Bed Check" policy...
All logs are to be collected and submitted to the Shift Leader at the end of the shift, logs are scanned and saved in a folder. Logs are to be kept for ______ year(s).
True or False:
The National Child Chore Policy states:
"Southwest Key Programs ensures: Children are not required to clean areas they do not occupy or use."
True
According to the "Initial Direct Care Intake Assessment & Discharge of Property" Desktop Protocol
what must the child do and receive upon the completion of the "Client Possessions Inventory?"
Ensure child signs the Client Possession Inventory and receives a copy of the form.
According to the "Elevated Supervision"
Can you name 4 Personnel authorized to elevate the supervision of a child?
Personnel authorized to elevate supervision - Lead/Assistant Lead Clinician, Lead/Assistant Lead Case Manager, Lead/Assistant Lead Medical Coordinator, Program Director/Assistant Program Director, Shift Supervisor or Shift Leader with approval from department lead.
As per the "Use of Emergency Safety Response" Policy:
Personnel applying emergency intervention must monitor the child’s breathing and other signs of physical distress and take appropriate action to ensure adequate respiration, circulation, and overall well-being. The personnel must:
7.2.5.1. Attempt to re-explain and check in with child every ________ minutes until the child understands what he must do to be released from the physical intervention or lower the level of intervention.
Five (5)
According to the National "Property Searches and Inspections" policy:
Upon the completion of a bedroom search/inspection, does an Incident Report have to be submitted regardless of whether contraband was found in the child’s bedroom or possession?
Yes - Staff must always submit an Incident Report in ETO regardless of whether contraband was found in the child’s bedroom or possession.
According to the "Run Risk" policy...
Does Run Risk Status automatically require a 1:1 Supervision Level?
Run Risk Status does not automatically require a 1:1 Supervision Level. The supervision level is determined by the assigned Case Manager, Clinician, or designee and is based on other significant behavioral indicators.
As per the "Community Meeting" Desktop Protocol...
What is a community meeting "Moderator" and how many moderators should a program have as best practice?
Moderator - Conducts, provides & supervises the weekly community meetings.
Programs may select 2-3 moderators per shift, dependent on program size
As per the "Use of Emergency Safety Response" Policy:
7.2.5.2. Opt out of the emergency response safely at the earliest opportunity and ensure the Emergency Safety Response does not last for a duration longer:
7.2.5.2.1. a child under nine years old, ________ minutes;
7.2.5.2.2. a child/youth nine-year-old or older, ________ hour.
30 Minutes; One (1)
The "Texas Outing Policy" states that the active Shift Leader (SL) confirms a list of items to be correct prior to the departure of any outing. Can you list 5 items that the SL must ensure are correct prior to children leaving the facility?
7.6.1. Outing Form has been approved and contains all required signatures
7.6.2. All children are eligible to participate in the outing
7.6.3. All children have a central brief
7.6.4. If applicable, required medications are verified and are taken by a trained staff member to be made available for children during the outing
7.6.5. If applicable, jugs containing water
7.6.6. If applicable snacks and/or sack lunch
7.6.7. If multiple vehicles are being used, each vehicles has:
7.6.7.1. An Outing Form
7.6.7.2. Central briefs
7.6.7.3. Medication corresponding to the children onboard
7.6.8. Ratio
The term "Runaway Prevention Plan" appears on the "Run Risk" policy...
Can you provide a brief summary of what a Runaway Prevention Plan is?
Runaway Prevention Plan – includes protocols for identifying vulnerable areas throughout the shelter as well as site-specific precautionary measures based on program needs to maintain supervision of children in care.
As per the National "Authorized Photography and Distribution in UM Program - Youth and Children" Policy
Only individual photographs are permitted with no other children or staff in the background, with the exception of the which of the following circumstances:
A. Siblings may appear in the same photograph.
B. Photographs between mothers/fathers with their children in care.
C. Exceptions are not made for other familial relationships.
D. All Of The Above
E. Only A & B
D. All Of The Above
"7.2.2. Only individual photographs are permitted with no other children or staff in the background, with the exception of the following circumstances:
7.2.2.1. Siblings may appear in the same photograph.
7.2.2.2. Photographs between mothers/fathers with their children in care.
7.2.2.3. Exceptions are not made for other familial relationships.
As per the "Haircuts" Desktop Protocol...
1. Do In-House Hair Dressers/Barbers need ORR Approval to enter the facility?
2. What is the required time-frame for a single haircut to be completed by?
1.Yes, In-House Hair Dresser/Barbers need to have ORR apporval by passing their screening process.
2. Haircut will be limited to be completed in no more than 15 minutes