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 Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016)
 Title 388. Social and Health Services, Department of
 Chapter 388-148. Licensing requirements for child foster homes.

  Section 388-148-1575. What are other requirements for medications?  

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  • (1) You must keep a written record of all prescription medications and the dates given for the children in care. This list must go with the child when a child leaves your home.
    (2) You must notify the child's DSHS worker of changes in prescribed medications.
    (3) You must give prescription and over the counter medications as specified on the medication label or as prescribed by persons legally authorized to prescribe medication. This includes herbal supplements and remedies, vitamins, or minerals.
    (4) You must give children nonprescription medication according to product instructions and seek medical advice regarding possible interactions with a child's other prescription and nonprescription medications.
    [Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW, RCW 74.15.030(2), 74.15.311(2), 74.13.032, 13.04.011, 74.13.020, 13.34.030, 74.13.031, 13.34.145, 74.15.311, 74.15.030, and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, § 388-148-1575, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.]
Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW, RCW 74.15.030(2), 74.15.311(2), 74.13.032, 13.04.011, 74.13.020, 13.34.030, 74.13.031, 13.34.145, 74.15.311, 74.15.030, and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, § 388-148-1575, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.