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55 Pa. Code § 6500.45. CPR, first aid and Heimlich maneuver training.

§ 6500.45. CPR, first aid and Heimlich maneuver training.

 (a)  The primary caregiver shall be trained by an individual certified as a trainer by a hospital or other recognized health care organization, in first aid and Heimlich techniques prior to an individual living in the home and annually thereafter.

 (b)  The primary caregiver shall be trained and certified by an individual certified as a trainer by a hospital or other recognized health care organization in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if indicated by the medical needs of the individual, prior to the individual living in the home and annually thereafter.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  6500.45 amended under sections 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), Articles IX and X of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. § §  201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 901—922 and 1001—1088); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Act of 1966 (50 P.S. §  4201(2)).

Source

   The provisions of this §  6500.45 amended June 17, 2016, effective June 18, 2016, 46 Pa.B. 3177; amended October 4, 2019, effective in 120 days, 49 Pa.B. 5777. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (382019) to (382020).

Cross References

   This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §  6500.201 (relating to exceptions for respite care); and 55 Pa. Code §  6500.202 (relating to exceptions for emergency respite care).



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