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This person is responsible to sign the proper document after providing a child with a medication
The person who gave it
Ensure the parent writes morning medications on the HSJ
Do
Neosporin with pain relief
Rx - due to the pain relief additives
Medication is stored in this kind of box or cabinet to ensure it is not accessible to children
Locked
Medication must be in the original bottle with the pharmacy label present when receiving. This should also be checked to ensure the medication is good
(2 part answer)
Expiration date and prescription date
This many staff should always be present when giving a child a controlled substance
2 staff - 1 to sign, 1 to co-sign
Tell the parent their child cannot stay without the prescribed medication
Do
Petroleum Jelly
Non-rx
Records for completed Rx'd medications are stored in this location
Child's hard/permanent chart
Medication orders/labels contain important information such as what medicine to give and when. Staff should be sure to take note of these common issues when giving medication
Common Side Effects
Errors are defined (but not limited to): omission of med, lack of any of the 6 rights, improper storage, lack of documentation as well as failure to report suspected errors. If one of these occurs, the HSC should be notified asap and this will be completed
Medication Error Investigation and/or Report
Ask your co-teacher to co-sign the Medication Administration Authorization form
Don't
Benadryl
Rx
Medication should never be this when receiving it from a parent or giving medicine, even if it means asking someone else to put it away
Reactions are labeled as this when they require staff to intervene.
Severe
Document their absence on the Med Admin form
Tell the parent not to worry about the forgotten medication because they seem better anyway
Don't
Aquaphor
Rx
These types of medications require a specialized plan and should be stored behind a lock but easily accessible in case of need
Emergency medications
When giving a medication, you should ensure you are abiding by the 6 rights: Person, Dose, Time, Documentation, Medication, and this:
Route
Controlled substances need counted and signed off on by these individuals when being transported to and from the center
2 staff members AND the parent/guardian/designee
Report minor to moderate side effects immediately to the parent
Don't, these can be discussed with them at the end of the day
Acetaminophen
Non-Rx
Double locked - locked box in locked fridge