254.164 Care for children with lead poisoning or lead exposure. The department may promulgate rules establishing standards for the care coordination and follow-up of children under 6 years of age with lead poisoning or lead exposure. Any rules promulgated under this section shall meet any federal requirements for the care coordination and follow-up of children under 6 years of age with elevated blood lead levels. Rules promulgated under this subsection may specify different care coordination and follow-up requirements based on different blood lead levels and may, where appropriate, require that the care coordination and follow-up include any of the following:(1) Physical, developmental and nutritional assessment.(2) Parent education.(3) Medical evaluation.(4) A lead investigation of all or part of the child’s dwelling or other dwellings or premises that may have contributed to the child’s lead poisoning or lead exposure.(5) Assistance in developing a plan for lead hazard reduction or other actions needed to reduce exposure to lead and the consequences of such exposure.(6) Where necessary, assistance in obtaining permanent or temporary lead-safe housing.(7) Nutritional eduction or other actions needed to reduce exposure to lead and the consequences of such exposure.(6) Where necessary, assistance in obtaining permanent or temporary lead-safe housing.(7) Nutritional supplements.(8) Follow-up services, including monitoring the provision of services to the child.History: 1993 a. 450; 2007 a. 91.
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