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Updated April 1, 2017

Module 7: Healthy Practices: Nutrition and Fitness

Medication Management

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Medication Management is covered in the Child Care Licensing Guidebook
​Pages 134-136​
  • WAC 170-295-3050  
  • WAC 170-295-3060 
  • WAC 170-295-3070 
  • WAC 170-295-3080 
What are your responsibilities when giving medication to children in your care?

If a child has a condition where the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) would apply, you must make reasonable accommodations and that may mean giving a child medication. The family must provide written instructions to caregivers on the proper administration of the medications or treatment required for the child.  Care providers are free to choose whether or not to give medications outside of those required by the ADA.  Your decision must be clearly documented in your health care policy and handbook. If a medication is prescribed two times per day or daily, oftentimes the family members will be able to administer it at home.  There are exceptions, such as asthma medication, so be clear on when specifically medication needs to be administered.
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The information needed to complete this worksheet can be found in the required reading for this module:   Child Care Center Licensing Guidebook (2nd ed., DEL 2006) pages 126-136

 Child Care Basics – Module 7: Medication Management - Updated June 1, 2016

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a. To protect staff against lawsuits, child care programs have policies for medications. These policies must adhere to, but can exceed, the __________________.

 

The correct response is States licensing requirements.

 

If the center decides to give medications, specific procedures must be followed.  To protect staff against lawsuits, child care programs have policies for medications.   These policies must adhere to, but can exceed, the states licensing requirements. You should become familiar with the child care programs medication management policies. Always record the child's name, time and date, and the type and amount of medication given.

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a. To protect staff against lawsuits, child care programs have policies for medications. These policies must adhere to, but can exceed, the __________________.

 

The correct response is States licensing requirements.

 

If the center decides to give medications, specific procedures must be followed.  To protect staff against lawsuits, child care programs have policies for medications.   These policies must adhere to, but can exceed, the states licensing requirements. You should become familiar with the child care programs medication management policies. Always record the child's name, time and date, and the type and amount of medication given.

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b. Providers are required to keep written documentation each time they give a child medication. These records must be kept in___________________. That way, it is possible to see at a glance whether a particular child has a pattern of frequent illness.

 

The correct response is Individual children's folders.

 

Providers are required to keep written documentation each time they give a child medication. These records must be kept in individual children's folders.  That way, it is possible to see at a glance whether a particular child has a pattern of frequent illness.

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b. Providers are required to keep written documentation each time they give a child medication. These records must be kept in___________________. That way, it is possible to see at a glance whether a particular child has a pattern of frequent illness.

 

The correct response is Individual children's folders.

 

Providers are required to keep written documentation each time they give a child medication. These records must be kept in individual children's folders.  That way, it is possible to see at a glance whether a particular child has a pattern of frequent illness.

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c. Medicines should be stored appropriately. Refrigerated medications should be stored ____________________. Non-refrigerated medicines should be stored in a locked place out of the children's reach.  

 

The correct response is In a locked and labeled container in the refrigerator.

 

Medicines should be stored appropriately. Refrigerated medications should be stored in a secure, labeled container. Non-refrigerated medicines should be stored in a locked place out of the children's reach.


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c. Medicines should be stored appropriately. Refrigerated medications should be stored ____________________. Non-refrigerated medicines should be stored in a locked place out of the children's reach.  

 

The correct response is In a locked and labeled container in the refrigerator.

 

Medicines should be stored appropriately. Refrigerated medications should be stored in a secure, labeled container. Non-refrigerated medicines should be stored in a locked place out of the children's reach.

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d. Parents must give written consent before you give any child any medication. The parent consent form is good for the number of days stated on the medication bottle for prescriptions. You may not give medication _____________________ even if there is medication left. 

 

The correct response is Past the days prescribed on the medication bottle.

 

Parents must give written consent before you give any child any medication.  The parent consent form is good for the number of days stated on the medication bottle for prescriptions. You may not give medication past the days prescribed on the medication bottle even if there is medication left.

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d. Parents must give written consent before you give any child any medication. The parent consent form is good for the number of days stated on the medication bottle for prescriptions. You may not give medication _____________________ even if there is medication left. 

 

The correct response is Past the days prescribed on the medication bottle.

 

Parents must give written consent before you give any child any medication.  The parent consent form is good for the number of days stated on the medication bottle for prescriptions. You may not give medication past the days prescribed on the medication bottle even if there is medication left.

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e. When administering medication, always read the label on the medication at least ___________. 

 

The correct response is Three times.

 

Always read the label on the medication at least three times.

  1. First read the label as you remove the medication from storage to be sure you have the right medication for the right child.
  2. Read it again as you dispense the medicine into the measuring device.
  3. Look at the label one last time before giving the medicine to double check it is the right amount of the right medicine for the right child.

 

Some child care programs have a designated staff person in charge of giving medications. That way there is less likelihood that someone will forget to give a needed medicine.

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e. When administering medication, always read the label on the medication at least ___________. 

 

The correct response is Three times.

 

Always read the label on the medication at least three times.

  1. First read the label as you remove the medication from storage to be sure you have the right medication for the right child.
  2. Read it again as you dispense the medicine into the measuring device.
  3. Look at the label one last time before giving the medicine to double check it is the right amount of the right medicine for the right child.

 

Some child care programs have a designated staff person in charge of giving medications. That way there is less likelihood that someone will forget to give a needed medicine.

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f. Baby powders, diaper ointments, and sunscreen are medications requiring signed parent consent. Parents also need to agree in writing that you may use these items from a ___________________ on their child.

 

The correct response is Common bulk supply.

 

Baby powders, diaper ointments, and sunscreen are medications requiring signed parent consent.

 

Parents also need to agree in writing that you may use these items from a common bulk supply on their child. Notify the parents of the names of the bulk items, their active ingredients and the staff procedures for application that will avoid contamination.

 

If you choose to use a bulk container, you must ensure that there is no cross contamination. For example, if you use a tube ointment, squeeze a small amount on a paper towel, then administer the ointment.

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f. Baby powders, diaper ointments, and sunscreen are medications requiring signed parent consent. Parents also need to agree in writing that you may use these items from a ___________________ on their child.

 

The correct response is Common bulk supply.

 

Baby powders, diaper ointments, and sunscreen are medications requiring signed parent consent.

 

Parents also need to agree in writing that you may use these items from a common bulk supply on their child. Notify the parents of the names of the bulk items, their active ingredients and the staff procedures for application that will avoid contamination.

 

If you choose to use a bulk container, you must ensure that there is no cross contamination. For example, if you use a tube ointment, squeeze a small amount on a paper towel, then administer the ointment.

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