(a) Each center shall have a written policy on file and given to parents and guardians that governs whether and how a center administers medications, food supplements, modified diets or fluoride supplements.
(b) Each center shall secure the written instructions of a licensed physician or licensed dentist for the administration of the medication, food supplement, modified diet, or fluoride supplement and secure the written, signed and dated instructions of the parent or guardian on the form provided by the director for the administration of the medication, food supplement, modified diet, or fluoride supplement.
(c) Prescription labels on medications to be administered must be clearly labeled, with a current date, an exact dosage and the specific number of dosages to be given daily, and the route of administration.
(d) Exceptions:
(1) In cases of extreme emergency, center personnel may administer syrup of Ipecac to a child without written instructions from a physician if following verbal instructions of the poison control center or a licensed physician.
(2) Nonprescription fever-reducing medications that do not contain aspirin, or nonprescription cough or cold medications that do not contain codeine may be administered by the center without written instructions from a licensed physician if the child’s parent or guardian have provided an authorization, the medication is in its original container, and medication is properly labeled with dosages based on the child’s age or weight.
(e) Medications, food supplements, and fluoride supplements shall be kept in a safe location where children cannot reach it. A medication requiring refrigeration shall be refrigerated on arrival at the center and shall be stored so as not to contaminate foodstuffs.
(Ord. No. 924-09. Passed 8-5-09, eff. 8-13-09)