§ 51.19 Health and Medical Care.
RCNY § 51.19
(a)A children's institution shall have attached to its staff a licensed physician who shall visit the institution at least once a month and be responsible for the development of an adequate medical program. Children's institutions providing care for not more than 25 children may have a consulting physician, preferably one who is connected with the hospital facility used by such institution, who shall visit or be visited on a periodic basis, be available for consultation on health matters, and be responsible for the development of an adequate health program in such institution. The Department shall be notified of the physician's name and address when he is appointed.
(b)Each child in a children's institution shall be thoroughly examined by a licensed physician, as follows: (1) Every month, if the child is under six months of age; (2) Every two months, if the child is six months or over and under one year of age; (3) Every six months, if the child is one year of age or over and under six years of age; (4) Annually, if the child is between six and twenty-one years of age; and, (5) Within five days before the child is discharged from the institution.
(c)When a child presents a health problem, is injured, or becomes ill so as to require medical care, he shall be examined and treated by a physician and, if possible, his parents or guardian shall be notified immediately. If the necessary medical care or facilities cannot be provided at the institution, the child shall be removed to a hospital or other facility which can provide the proper care.
(d)In every infirmary or the room or area set aside for the care of ill children in a children's institution, there shall be available a schedule of standing orders drawn up by the physician for the temporary care of ill children until the physician is notified. No other medication shall be given except by order of a physician. A log of orders and medication given shall be kept.
