Section 400.4145. Periodic physical examinations.

(1) An institution shall provide and document periodic physical examination for each resident as follows, unless greater frequency is medically indicated:

(a)   At least once every 3 months for residents under 1 year of age.

(b)   At least once every 14 months for residents 1 year of age or older.

(2) Nothing in the rules adopted under 1973 PA 116 shall authorize or require a medical or physical examination or treatment for any child whose parent objects on religious grounds. If a parent objects to medical or physical examinations or treatments on religious grounds, the objection shall be made in writing to the institution and retained in the resident’s file.

History: 1983 AACS; 2015 AACS.