Hong Kong Regulations

CHILD CARE SERVICES REGULATIONS - REGULATION 43

First aid

(Past version on 30/06/1997).

(1) There shall be provided in the premises of every centre at least one first
aid box.

(2) At least one employee in every centre shall hold a valid certificate of
competency in first aid recognized by the Director for the purposes of these
regulations. (L.N. 317 of 1982)

(3) First aid boxes shall be maintained fully equipped to the satisfaction of
the Director at all times and so placed as to be inaccessible to the children.

(4) The Director may require the provision of a suitable room for medical
inspection and first aid in the premises of any centre which has more than 20
children.

(5) Every centre shall be provided with a room suitable for the temporary
isolation and care of at least one sick child. In any case of minor illness,
all practicable steps shall be taken to isolate a sick child from the other
children attending the centre and to ensure that the parent or guardian of the
sick child is notified without delay.