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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 14.31.07.07" title_num="14" subtitle_num="31" chapter_num="07" heading="Programs for Medically Fragile Children.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Additional Requirements. In addition to the requirements set out in COMAR 14.31.05 and 14.31.06, a program for medically fragile children also shall meet the requirements of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Staff. The licensee shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Ensure that a health care professional licensed to practice in the State trains child care staff, based on the individual needs of each child; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Obtain consultation services from a pediatric medical specialist for input on the placement of and ongoing care decisions regarding the children.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Physical Plant.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If specialized equipment is necessary for a child, the licensee shall provide adequate square footage space in excess of the minimum standards otherwise required by COMAR 14.31.06.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The licensee shall equip the physical plant with sufficient electrical service and outlets for assistive technology or special equipment.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The licensee shall maintain a back-up generator for electrical outages and, if necessary, provide for emergency sources of heat.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Emergency Medical Plan. The licensee shall ensure that each child's individual service plan includes a child-specific emergency protocol that is immediately accessible to employees.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Emergency Management Plan. As part of its emergency management plan, the licensee shall notify public utilities of the existence of the program.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>