Current through September, 2024
Section 17-892.1-23 - Admission of ill children(a) When health policies of the facility allow ill children to be admitted or to remain in the child care facility, medical consultation shall be available regarding special care and medication. When medication prescribed by a physician is administered in the facility: (1) The medication shall be kept in the original container bearing the prescription label which shows the date filled, the physician's directions for use, and the child's name;(2) Medication shall be kept out of reach of children and shall be returned to parents or guardians when no longer in use; and(3) There shall be an authorization signed by the parent or guardian for the administration of medication by the facility.(b) Both the provider and the parents or guardians shall be familiar with special policies of the facility relevant to ill children. Special policies regarding illnesses shall be explained to the parent or guardian at the time of enrollment of the child.(c) Provisions shall be made to allow the facility's medical consultant and the child's regular source of health care to communicate in order to preserve continuity and consistency of care.(d) The child care facility shall have, in writing, the name, address, and telephone number of a physician or health resource that shall be called in case of emergency. Written permission of the parent or guardian to call upon the stated physician or health resource, or another responsible source of care, if the parent or guardian cannot be reached, shall be required.Haw. Code R. § 17-892.1-23
[Eff 4/11/92; comp DEC 19 2002] (Auth: HRS § 346-162) (Imp: HRS § 346-162; U.S.C. §§2002, 2005)