Section 410.150  Health Requirements for Staff and Volunteers

a)         All homeless youth caretakers and support staff shall have an initial medical examination which provides evidence that they are free of communicable diseases, including active tuberculosis, or physical or mental conditions identified by the examining physician which affect their ability to perform assigned duties.

b)         Homeless youth caretakers and support staff shall have a tuberculin skin test administered by the Mantoux method in accordance with the rules of the Department of Public Health, 77 Ill. Adm. Code 690 (Control of Communicable Diseases Code).

c)         Homeless youth caretakers and support staff shall be reexamined at least every two years.  Reports of the examination shall be maintained by the supervising individual or organization.

d)         Should the homeless youth staff or support staff be diagnosed as having a communicable disease for which isolation is required by the Department of Public Health (IDPH) or local health department, the emergency shelter shall abide by the requirements of the public health agency until the infectious period has elapsed.  Further, a homeless youth staff member or substitute who does not reside in the emergency shelter diagnosed as having a communicable disease for which isolation is required shall be barred from the shelter until the presence of such person is authorized by the IDPH or the local health department.

e)         During the hours of operation of the emergency shelter, there shall be at least one person on the premises certified in first-aid, the Heimlich maneuver and in cardiopulmonary resuscitation by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.  Homeless youth staff shall have on file current certificates attesting to the training.

f)         Homeless youth staff or support staff shall not smoke in the presence of youth or consume alcohol in the facility.  Homeless youth staff who appear to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs shall not have responsibility for the care of youth.