§ 51.07 Admissions.
RCNY § 51.07
(a)Upon admission of a child, and before permitting him to come into contact with other children, the person in charge of the children's institution shall make inquiries whether the child is a case, carrier or recent contact of communicable disease. If there is reason to suspect that such child may endanger the health of the other children, he shall not be permitted to come into contact with them until a physician examines him and authorizes his release from isolation. Either immediately prior to admission or as soon as possible after admission, each child shall receive a complete medical examination by a physician who shall furnish to the institution a signed statement containing a summary of the results of the examination, the past medical history, and if a disease or abnormal condition is found, recommendations for isolation or treatment of the child, or modification of his activities, or plans for the health supervision of a handicapped child. A complete dental examination of each child is required upon admission and annually thereafter, except where a certificate is presented establishing that such an examination was performed within the six month period prior to admission. Where such certificate is presented, a complete dental examination is required within one year after the previous examination and annually thereafter.
(b)All children who have not received prophylaxis against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, measles, rubella and mumps or who need basic immunizations in accordance with standards promulgated by the Commissioner shall not be admitted to a children's institution unless they are immunized without delay. In a case of medical contraindication, the physician shall state the reason in writing.
(c)A child suffering from handicapping conditions including seizure disorders, mental retardation or mental disturbances may be admitted if the institution can meet the special needs of such children.
(d)The number of children admitted to a children's institution shall not exceed the maximum number for which the facilities and equipment of the institution are adequate under the provisions of this Code. In addition, in an institution under permit pursuant to 24 RCNY Health Code §§ 51.03 and 51.05, the number of children in each age group shall not exceed the number prescribed in the permit.
