over-the-counter) medication from Appendix A as applicable; be administered to verify that drug or medication : their child and is accompanied by a note (for over-the-counter provides the drug doctor’s or medication. medications), is in its original container as prescribed by the pharmacist or in its original package; and is not expired. obtain the appropriate dispenser, where applicable; review the medication administration form (and note, doctor’s where applicable), and the label to verify that all sections are complete and accurate, and that the information in the authorization matches the medication label. Where errors are found on the form or the label is incomplete, the form/medication must be returned to the parent to make corrections and initial the corrections; Sign the form once it is complete and accurate; Take the drug or medication and dispenser and store it in the designated storage space in accordance with the instructions for storage on the label; and Log the receipt of the authorization form and the drug or medication for the child in the daily written record. A child is The provider must: authorized to carry ensure that written parental authorization is obtained to allow the their own child to carry their own emergency medication; emergency allergy medication. ensure that the medication remains on the child (e.g. fanny pack, holster) and is not kept or left unattended anywhere in the premises; ensure that appropriate supervision is maintained of the child while they are carrying their medication and children in their proximity so that other children do not have access to the medication; and where there are safety concerns relating to the child carrying his/her own medication (e.g. exposure to other children), notify the home child care agency and the parent of these child’s concerns, and discuss and implement mitigating strategies. Document the concerns and resulting actions in the daily written record. A prescription or Where a non-emergency medication must be administered, the over-the counter provider must: drug or medication prepare the medication dosage in a well-lit area in the must be
over-the-counter) be administered to their child and provides the drug or medication. medication from Appendix A as applicable; verify that drug or medication : is accompanied by a doctor’s note (for over-the-counter medications), is in its original container as prescribed by the pharmacist or in its original package; and is not expired. obtain the appropriate dispenser, where applicable; review the medication administration form (and doctor’s note, where applicable), and the label to verify that all sections are complete and accurate, and that the information in the authorization matches the medication label. Where errors are found on the form or the label is incomplete, the form/medication must be returned to the parent to make corrections and initial the corrections; Sign the form once it is complete and accurate; Take the drug or medication and dispenser and store it in the designated storage space in accordance with the instructions for storage on the label; and Log the receipt of the authorization form and the drug or medication for the child in the daily written record. A child is authorized to carry their own emergency allergy medication. The provider must: ensure that written parental authorization is obtained to allow the child to carry their own emergency medication; ensure that the medication remains on the child (e.g. fanny pack, holster) and is not kept or left unattended anywhere in the premises; ensure that appropriate supervision is maintained of the child while they are carrying their medication and children in their proximity so that other children do not have access to the medication; and where there are safety concerns relating to the child carrying his/her own medication (e.g. exposure to other children), notify the home child care agency and the child’s parent of these concerns, and discuss and implement mitigating strategies. Document the concerns and resulting actions in the daily written record. A prescription or over-the counter drug or medication must be Where a non-emergency medication must be administered, the provider must: prepare the medication dosage in a well-lit area in the
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