PAO-28: Monitoring of Health and Safety Practices

Ephrata School District routinely reviews and monitors health and safety practices of subcontractors and direct service site by reviewing;

• Licensing reports
• Kitchen inspection forms
• Menus submitted to and approved by Registered Dietician
• Site safety checklists
• Accident and incident reports

Ephrata School District staff members conduct twice yearly audits of MERIT and staff files to look for current:

• TB test - One, initial test required. Once complete, it stays on the staff record.
• First Aid/CPR
• Universal Precautions training
• Food Handler’s Card
• Background check
• Disaster and emergency preparedness training
• Child abuse and neglect training

Ephrata School District staff members conduct periodic observations of;

• Handwashing procedures
• Toileting procedures
• Kitchen activities
• Medication management and administration - at the beginning of the year, Ephrata School District nurses conduct training of medication management. They also complete medication check-ins in the building throughout the school year. 

Adoption Date:  First Reading 4.23, Adopted 5.23