Medication Authorization
How do we keep medications safe?
What is...
Labeling and storing, under lock and key, and refrigerating, if necessary, all medications, including those required for staff and volunteers
What do you do if a child is not wanting to come to large group?
What is...
Work to engage them in a quiet activity or allow them to play independently
What are the ratios for adult: child in both EHS and HS?
What is...
EHS - 1:4
HS - 1:10
What does SCP stand for?
What is...
Specialized Care Plan
What was the first Pixar movie?
What is...
Toy Story
What are the requirements for having medication on site?
What is...
Medications shall be in the original container and labeled with the child’s name, instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages and the physician’s name
You give the child the wrong milk product, what do you do?
What is...
notify your supervisor and the family immediately
When should staff be washing their hands?
What is...
after going to the bathroom, assisting a child with going to the bathroom, after diapering, before food preparation or serving
Why do we create classroom lists for SCPs?
What is...
to have easy access to instructions and a summary of needs
Sing a song from the Sound of Music
What is...
any song from sound of music
What do you need on the medication?
What is...
Child's Name
Name of Medication
Specific Dose
Route
Prescription #, Date, and Expiration Date
What do you do if you miss a meal count after point of service?
What is...
Cross it out and do not count it
*all products have to be on the table
When should staff be notifying families of a child injury?
What is...
Immediately after
What would qualify for an SCP? *name two*
What is...
allergies, milk intolerances, asthma, seizures, etc.
What number president was Abraham Lincoln?
What is...
16th
What instructions do we need?
What is...
Timing (how often)
Special Instructions (shake it?)
Pharmacy Name/#
Doctor's Name
What do you do if you suspect an adult may be under the influence?
What is...
Have a more in depth conversation with family, call for supervisor, ask them to go in office if needed, and support in finding alternative pick up
What are the appropriate temperatures for classrooms?
What is...
68-85; measured two feet from the floor
How long is a specialized care plan good for and when does it get updated?
What is...
1 year; every PTC or EHV, minimal of every 6 months
Finish this quote -
My mama always said life is like a box of chocolates
You never know what you're gonna get
What are the 5 "Rights" when giving medication?
What is...
The right child
The right medication
The right dose
The right method (route)
The right time
A child discloses possible abuse... how do you handle it?
What is...
let a supervisor know, ask non-leading questions, complete hotline via phone call or online form
What is the number of required materials per child?
What is...
40 for 10 2-5 year olds
32 for infants/toddlers
What is...
911
How many countries are in Africa?
54