Section 170-296A-3375. Medication permission.

(1) The licensee must have written permission from a child's parent or guardian to give a child any medication. The permission must include:

(a) Child's name;

(b) Name of the medication and condition being treated;

(c) Dose and frequency to be given;

(d) Instructions for any specialized equipment or procedures for giving the child's medication;

(e) Start and stop date for administering medication not to exceed thirty calendar days, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section;

(f) Parent or guardian signature; and

(g) Date of signature.

(2) A parent or guardian may give the licensee ninety calendar days permission for use of the following:

(a) Diaper ointments and talc free powders used as needed that are intended specifically for use in the diaper area of children;

(b) Sun screen;

(c) Hand sanitizers; or

(d) Hand wipes with alcohol.

(3) The licensee must keep a written record of medication administration (medication log) that includes the:

(a) Child's name;

(b) Name of medication;

(c) Dose given;

(d) Dates and time of each medication given; and

(e) Name and signature of the person giving the medication.

(4) The licensee must return any unused medication to the child's parent or guardian.

(5) Medication permission forms and medication logs must be kept confidential. The licensee must allow a child's parent or guardian to review their own child's medication administration records.

(6) Medication permission forms and medication logs for the previous twelve months must be kept in the licensed space and be available for review by the licensor.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-3375, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.]

RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-3375, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.