Wash. Admin. Code § 170-296A-3475

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024
Section 170-296A-3475 - Prescription medication

The licensee or primary staff person may give a prescribed medication to a child only if the following conditions are met:

(1) The medication is prescribed only for the child the medication is being given to;
(2) The parent or guardian has provided written permission as described in WAC 170-296A-3375;
(3) The prescribed medication is given in the amount and frequency prescribed by the child's health care professional with prescription authority;
(4) The prescribed medication must only be given for the purpose or condition that the medication is prescribed to treat;
(5) The medication must:
(a) Be in the original container;
(b) Be labeled with the child's first and last name;
(c) Have a nonexpired expiration date;
(6) The container must have or the parent or guardian must provide information from the pharmacy about:
(a) Medication storage;
(b) Potential adverse reactions or side effects; and
(7) The medication has been stored at the proper temperature noted on the container label or pharmacy instructions.

Wash. Admin. Code § 170-296A-3475

Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. 11-23-068, § 170-296A-3475, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.