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Policy

Administration of Medication

Medication (prescription or non-prescription) will only be administered to a child in our care if/when all of the following requirements are met:

• A Medication Authorization Form has been properly filled out and signed by the child’s parent/guardian
• The medication must be stored in its original container
• The medication must only be administered according to its original label
• Prescription medication will only be administered if it has been prescribed to the child by a qualified medical practitioner

Medication Storage

Medication will be stored in a portable locking security bag. The medication bag will be kept in a closet or storage room away from children’s reach at the centre and in the KidHub staff bag when off-site. The staff will have access to keys and will not allow children to have access to the bag. Any current medications being administered will be stored inside the medication bag along with the signed medication authorization form so staff may reference it and then sign the back of the sheet after each administration.

Procedure

1. Parent/Guardians must fill out and sign a Medication Authorization Form using one of the following methods:

   1. Online form:

      Click to access online form

   2. Printable PDF:

      Medication Authorization Form.pdf

2. KidHub teachers will record each administration of medication, including the dosage and the time of administration, on the back of the form.