Library: Policy
340:110-3-295. Medication
Issued 1-1-16
(a) Program policy. The program maintains medication policy per Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340:110-3-278(d).
(b) Parent provides. Prescription and over-the-counter medications are provided by the individual child's parent.
(c) Parent permission. Parent permission is obtained prior to administering the medication. Documentation is maintained per OAC 340:110-3-281.4(b).
(d) Administration. Medications are administered as required per the requirements listed in (1) through (6) of this subsection.
(1) Medications are only administered:
(A) by the designated personnel per OAC 340:110-3-281.2(c), with the exception of diaper cream; and
(B) to the child whose full name is on the container label.
(2) Expired medication is not administered.
(3) Prescription medications are administered according to the container instructions, including only administering when the medication is part of a prescribed therapeutic treatment.
(4) Over-the-counter medications are administered according to the:
(A) container instructions; or
(B) physician instructions maintained per OAC 340:110-3-281.4(b).
(5) Oral medications are administered with a measuring device designed to measure medication.
(6) Each dose administered is immediately documented per OAC 340:110-3-281.4(b).
(e) Inaccessible. Medications are inaccessible to children per OAC 340:110-3-303(g).
(f) Labeling and storing. Medications are:
(1) maintained in the original container;
(2) labeled with the child's full name;
(3) stored according to the container label, including temperature; and
(4) stored in locations, such as cabinets or drawers, clearly labeled "medication." However:
(A) refrigerated medications are stored in a container clearly labeled "medication";
(B) diaper creams may be stored in the diaper changing area or with the child's personal belongings, when inaccessible; and
(C) life-threatening condition medications, such as epinephrine pens and rescue inhalers are in close proximity to the child for immediate administration when needed, such as being in the same classroom or supplemental play area as the child, outdoors when the child is outside, or on field trips.
(g) Return to parents. Medications are returned to parents:
(1) daily;
(2) when the parent permission period ends as documented per OAC 340:110-3-281.4(b);
(3) when the medication expires; or
(4) when the child is withdrawn from the program.
(h) Diaper creams. Diaper creams are considered medications.
(i) Insect repellents and sunscreens. Insect repellents and sunscreens are not considered medications. The program maintains insect repellent and sun safety policy per OAC 340:110-3-278(d).
