Key Points to Medication Management

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​Key points to remember regarding administering medication:

1. Only documented staff who have been trained and oriented to your medication policies can give medications to children.
2. There must be a start and stop date for each medication. You should only give the medication for the duration of the illness.  Medications should be given “as needed.” 
3. Return any unused portion to the family.
4. Read all labels carefully!
5. Parents should give written consent before you give any child any medication.
6. Non-prescription medications also require family consent, such as antihistamines, non-aspirin fever reducers / pain relievers, decongestants, ointments for dry skin or diaper area, and sunscreen.
7. You may not mix medications in formula or food unless you have written directions to do so from a health care provider.
8. Prescription medication should be in the original prescription bottle or packaging.

Course Navigation Menu

1. Course Agenda
2. Health Policies
3.  Ill Child (1/5)
4. Keeping Children Healthy
5. Daily Health Check
6. Responding to the Child (2/5)
7. Health Policies (3/5)
8. Medication Management

9. Key Points to Medication 
10. Medication (4/5)
11. Spread of Disease
12. Transmission of Germs
13. Standard Precautions
14. Handwashing
15. PPE
16. Gloves

17. Immunizations
18. Cleaning
19. Sanitizing vs Disinfecting
20. Healthy Classroom
21. Children with Special Needs
22. ADA
23. Quiz (5/5)
24. Evaluation Form
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