Section 7.127 - Periodic Health Care - Responsibilities of Substitute Care ProvidersIt is the policy of the Department that substitute care providers, at the request of the social worker, will assume responsibility for the provision of health care services. Substitute care providers will:
(1) Arrange for emergency treatment when necessary.(2) Schedule appointments for routine health care and any needed follow-up and will insure that these appointments are kept.(3) Hold the child's medical passport and request written documentation from medical providers for inclusion in the passport.(4) Provide non-specialized care (e.g., administration of oral medication) as required.(5) Arrange for or coordinate the provision of specialized care (e.g., physiotherapy) as required.(6) Advise the responsible social worker of changes in the child's health status.(7) Access available nutrition programs for eligible children in placement.