Administration of Medication Policy:

Medications both prescription and over the counter are rarely given at school; the only exceptions involve special or serious problems where it is deemed necessary by the physician that the medication be given during school hours. The parent is urged, with the help of your child’s physician, to work out a schedule of giving medication at home, outside school hours whenever possible.

            -Authorization and Consent:

                      -Prescription medication is administered only if required.

                      - Only staff members who have the required competency (knowledge, skills, and training) will administer prescription medication to children.

                           - Medication (prescription or non-prescription) will never be administered without written permission from parent(s) or guardian(s). Forms must be completed, authorized by physician, signed, and dated. (Child health assessment and medication administration packet).

                      - All liquid medication must be accompanied by an appropriate measuring device.

                                                                              Forms and documentation:

            -Medication Administration Packet: (Please ask for forms if needed). 

                      -Authorizations to Give Medicine: Completed by parents or guardians, it includes child information, prescribers’ information, and permission to give medication.

                           -Receiving Medication: A checklist completed by the childcare staff for receiving and storing medication.  

                      -Emergency Contact Form: Provides information on how to contact the family and permission to speak with the child’s health care professional regarding specific health needs.

**Medication logs completed by the childcare staff which includes details such as the child’s name, medication, day, time, dose, staff signature, comments, and observations will be filled out daily.**