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tions (JCAHO), the Council on Accreditation (COA), the Teaching Family Association (TFA), the Educational Assessment Guidelines Leading Toward Excellence (EAGLE), or any other indepen- dent, not-for-profit accrediting organization approved by the Agency. (f) Has registered or licensed nursing staff and other licensed clinical staff who provide care within the scope of their practice as defined by state law, are on-site according to the treatment model, and are available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. (i) This requirement shall not be construed as requiring a QRTP to acquire nursing and behavioral staff solely through means of a direct employer to employee relationship. (2) A QRTP shall not include detention facilities, forestry camps, training schools, or any other facility operated primarily for the detention of children who are determined to be delinquent. E. Requirements for Child Care Institutions Serving At-Risk and Confirmed Victims of Child Sex Trafficking. APPLICABILITY: A child care institution licensed to provide high-quality residential care and supportive services to children who are identified as at-risk, or are confirmed sex trafficking victims must meet these additional requirements. (1) The facility shall accommodate victims of child sex trafficking safely in a separate section or wing from youth who are not victims of child sex trafficking. (a) Youth at risk of being victims of trafficking must be placed in a separate section to avoid the possibility of recruitment. (b) There shall be no more than twelve individuals in a separate wing or unit. (c) There shall be no more than two females (or males) sharing the same room. (d) Youth of similar ages must be housed together. (2) The facility must offer blended educational opportunities for students. This could take place in a traditional school setting or through monitored online education. Instruction make take place with: (a) A teacher who is available in person for assistance and offers a traditional classroom. (b) Online educational materials, which should be monitored by the teacher and staff. (c) In person learning at a traditional school facility. This should occur only if the child is not at risk of elopement or recruitment. (3) The facility must have a policy that clearly states that a youth will not be discriminated against based on their religious preferences. Services must not be contingent upon their engagement in religious activities. Mandated religious activities are prohibited. (a) Religious and spiritual issues must be addressed as part of the comprehensive case manage- ment process and agencies must follow the youth’s lead in determining appropriate engagement or participation. If federally funded, religious programming must be conducted outside of the funded program. (4) Staff must have the necessary background and experience to do the specific work for which they are hired. The program must be clear as to the staff roles that will engage with clients, and in what ways, versus the staff roles that are strictly public awareness and training. (a) For all staff, training must include human trafficking facts and information; trauma- informed practice and victim centered approach; trauma-informed interviewing and screening, cultural awareness and diversity; boundaries, confidentiality, and privacy; safety planning; and other training deemed appropriate by SCDSS or other certification bodies. (b) For staff working directly with youth, staff should receive Human Trafficking Victim Service Provider (VSP) certification. (5) Each provider must develop a formal written safety plan that strategically addresses steps to prevent and reduce the risk of harm as well as response procedures. This safety plan will be written by the provider for their child sex trafficking population and details: (a) A secured identified safe room with emergency communication equipment capable of calling 911 in the event of an intruder; (b) A formal safety plan that addresses: