Section 170-296A-3475. Prescription medication.

The licensee or primary staff person may give a prescribed medication to a child only if the following conditions are met:

(1) The medication is prescribed only for the child the medication is being given to;

(2) The parent or guardian has provided written permission as described in WAC 170-296A-3375;

(3) The prescribed medication is given in the amount and frequency prescribed by the child's health care professional with prescription authority;

(4) The prescribed medication must only be given for the purpose or condition that the medication is prescribed to treat;

(5) The medication must:

(a) Be in the original container;

(b) Be labeled with the child's first and last name;

(c) Have a nonexpired expiration date;

(6) The container must have or the parent or guardian must provide information from the pharmacy about:

(a) Medication storage;

(b) Potential adverse reactions or side effects; and

(7) The medication has been stored at the proper temperature noted on the container label or pharmacy instructions.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-3475, 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-3475, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.

Rules

170-296A-3375,