Section 170-297-3475. Prescription medication.

The licensee or program staff 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 170-297-3375;

(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 is given only for the purpose it is prescribed for or the condition it 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; and

(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; and

(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: Chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 12-23-057, § 170-297-3475, filed 11/19/12, effective 12/20/12.]

Chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 12-23-057, § 170-297-3475, filed 11/19/12, effective 12/20/12.

Rules

170-297-3375,