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successful completion of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and pediatric first aid must always be on the Home’s premises whenever any Child is present. (c) The Provider, a Provisional Employee, or Employee with current evidence of successful completion of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and pediatric first aid must always be present on any field trip or during the transportation of children.

iii. All CCDF-eligible licensed in-home care. Provide the standard: The following standards are applicable to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children in all CCDF-eligible regulated (but not licensed) informal in-home care providers and are found in the Health & Safety Standards for Informal Providers Appendix HH. G. First Aid and CPR (1) First Aid and CPR: (a) Every Provider, Provisional Employee and Employee with direct care responsibilities shall have current evidence of successful completion of a biennial training program in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in pediatric first aid which have been offered by certified or licensed health care professionals or trainers. Such training must be completed by the Provider prior to initial licensure. Training must be completed within 45 days from the date of hire for Provisional Employees and Employees. Current and valid evidence of the successful completion of such training shall be maintained on the Provider’s premises. (b) The Provider, a Provisional Employee or Employee with current evidence of successful completion of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and pediatric first aid must always be on the Provider’s premises whenever any Child is present. (c) The Provider, a Provisional Employee, or Employee with current evidence of successful completion of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and pediatric first aid must always be present on any field trip or during the transportation of children.

O. Staff Training (1) Program Orientation. Prior to assignment to children or task, the Provider and all Employees (i.e., Volunteers, Students-in-Training, Independent Contractors, etc.) and Provisional Employees must receive initial program orientation. The initial program orientation must include the following subjects: the program's policies and procedures; the portions of these rules dealing with the care, health and safety of children; the Staff person’s assigned duties and responsibilities; reporting requirements for suspected cases of child abuse, neglect or deprivation; communicable diseases and serious injuries; emergency weather plans; the program’s emergency preparedness plan; childhood injury control; the administration of medicine; reducing the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) which includes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS); hand washing; fire safety; water safety; and prevention of HIV/AIDS and blood borne pathogens.