Knows how to properly feed a child with age appropriate and nutritious foods Knows how to choose a pediatrician and knows the importance of regular well-baby visits Knows how to recognize age appropriate developmental milestones Knows how to recognize and appropriately respond to their needs child’s Knows how and when to administer medications (prescription and over the counter) to child Stage of Pre-contemplative Contemplation Preparation Action Maintenance Change Staff/Client Comments: (Include reason for deferral, if appropriate) Clinician Name: Clinician Signature: Date: Time: T. Medication Management: Basic- Must know 6 of 7 to be able to advance to next level of accomplishment Knows how to open a childproof container Knows not to take someone else’s medication Knows the names of the medications they are taking (or has a list of them to refer to) Knows the difference between prescription and over the counter medications Knows the diagnoses/reasons for which they are taking medications/supplements Knows if they are allergic or have adverse reactions to medications/supplements and which ones Knows what their medications look like (appearance such as size, shape, color) Intermediate- Must know 8 of 10 to move to the next level of accomplishment Knows the dosages and how often to take their prescribed medications Knows and recognizes the potential side effects of their medications Knows what to do in the event of an overdose Knows how to fill a weekly pill organizer with supervision Recognizes/makes correct use of over the counter drugs for pain, stomach upset, diarrhea, fever, cold, allergy, etc. Knows how to read a prescription label correctly and follow the instructions Knows how to call in refills and pick up medications at the pharmacy independently (if age 18 or over) Knows how to utilize all equipment/supplies related to medications with supervision Knows how to obtain over the counter meds and the need to discuss all meds, vitamins and supplements with prescribing physician(s) Knows how to dispose of discontinued or expired medication safely Advanced- Must know 7 of 9 to be rated as Advanced. Knows how to take medication without supervision Knows what to do if experiencing side effects from the medications Knows how to prepare/manage medications in a safe manner Knows how to independently schedule and maintain appointments with medication prescribers
Knows how to properly feed a child with age appropriate and nutritious foods Knows how to choose a pediatrician and knows the importance of regular well-baby visits Knows how to recognize age appropriate developmental milestones Knows how to recognize and appropriately respond to their child’s needs Knows how and when to administer medications (prescription and over the counter) to child Stage of Change Pre-contemplative Contemplation Preparation Action Maintenance Staff/Client Comments: (Include reason for deferral, if appropriate) Clinician Name: Clinician Signature: Date: Time: T. Medication Management: Basic- Must know 6 of 7 to be able to advance to next level of accomplishment Knows how to open a childproof container Knows not to take someone else’s medication Knows the names of the medications they are taking (or has a list of them to refer to) Knows the difference between prescription and over the counter medications Knows the diagnoses/reasons for which they are taking medications/supplements Knows if they are allergic or have adverse reactions to medications/supplements and which ones Knows what their medications look like (appearance such as size, shape, color) Intermediate- Must know 8 of 10 to move to the next level of accomplishment Knows the dosages and how often to take their prescribed medications Knows and recognizes the potential side effects of their medications Knows what to do in the event of an overdose Knows how to fill a weekly pill organizer with supervision Recognizes/makes correct use of over the counter drugs for pain, stomach upset, diarrhea, fever, cold, allergy, etc. Knows how to read a prescription label correctly and follow the instructions Knows how to call in refills and pick up medications at the pharmacy independently (if age 18 or over) Knows how to utilize all equipment/supplies related to medications with supervision Knows how to obtain over the counter meds and the need to discuss all meds, vitamins and supplements with prescribing physician(s) Knows how to dispose of discontinued or expired medication safely Advanced- Must know 7 of 9 to be rated as Advanced. Knows how to take medication without supervision Knows what to do if experiencing side effects from the medications Knows how to prepare/manage medications in a safe manner Knows how to independently schedule and maintain appointments with medication prescribers