(a) Medications shall only be given in child care when the facility has agreed to administer medications and adheres to the following: - (i) Staff who administers medication has received the training approved by the Department on administration of medication; and
- (ii) A medication consent form has been completed and signed by the parent or legal guardian and includes:
- (A) Name of child and parent or guardian; and
- (B) Specific instructions for the date and time to be administered and dosage; or
- (C) A standing order from a parent or health professional for commonly used nonprescription medication that defines what medication and when a medication should be used.
(b) Prescription medications and pharmaceutical samples prescribed by a physician or licensed health professional and all over the counter medications shall bear the original prescription label or written instructions to include the following information: - (i) Child's name printed on the container;
- (ii) Amount and frequency of dosage; and
- (iii) Name of prescribing physician or other health professional, with the exception of over-the-counter medications.
(c) All medications shall be stored per manufacturer's instructions and: - (i) In a safety lock container;
- (ii) In an enclosed space that is inaccessible to children; or
- (iii) In a refrigerator separated from food in a sealed plastic container, inaccessible to children.
(d) The facility shall keep a written record of all medication, including over-the-counter medication given to children. This record shall include: - (iii) Date and time the medication was administered;
- (iv) Amount of medication given; and
- (v) Signature or initials of person administering medication.
(e) Notification of medication administration shall be given to the parent or guardian on the day it was administered.
(f) Any deviation from recommended dosage on the label shall be accompanied by a physician's written instructions.
(g) Medications shall not be used beyond the date of expiration and shall not be stored on premises when no longer needed.
(h) The use of sunscreen, insect repellant, essential oils and over the counter topical medications shall not be subject to the training requirements of this Section. - (i) The sunscreen, insect repellant, essential oils and over the counter topical medications shall be stored in the original container and the manufacturer's instructions for use shall be followed; and
- (ii) A consent form, signed by the parent or legal guardian, which allows the application of sunscreen, insect repellant, essential oils and over the counter topical medications on his/her child and indicates the brands of sunscreen unless supplied by parent for his/her child only.