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Storing and Administering Children’s Medications, Delegation of Administration in Compliance with the “Nurse Practice Act.” (2.512C) 

Administering Children’s Medications

In order for staff to administer over-the-counter (fever reducers such as Tylenol, ointments and creams used as treatment for a skin condition, eye or ear drops) and prescription medication, the following is required:

1. ● The “Medication Request Release Agreement”, shall be completed and signed by parents and health care providers. All medications must be listed on the form.

2. ● The “Provider Medication Authorization”, includes type of medication, route, dosage, time, start/end dates, purpose, and side effects. shall be completed & signed by health care providers & signed by parents for general medicines.

3. ● The “Colorado Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan & Medication Orders”, shall be completed & signed by health care providers & signed by parents for children that have life-threatening allergies.

4. ● The “Colorado Asthma Care Plan & Medication Orders”, shall be completed & signed by health care providers and & signed by parents for children that have asthma.

• The BASE Program should be provided ALL with required medications listed on the, both prescription and over the counter.

• The BASE Program does not have access to the school’s Health Room to share medications. 

• All prescription medication is furnished in the original pharmacy labeled container. 

• Over-the-counter medicine containers are in their original container and labeled with the child’s name written on them. 

Storage of Medication and Delegation 

Medications are stored in a locked, clean container or cabinet. A record is kept of all medications dispensed to children by staff. The Delegatory Clause of the Nurse Practice Act covers medications in the schools, including the child care program. Designated staff need to complete a State-approved, four-hour medication administration class and are trained by a Registered Licensed Nurse before medications can be released to a child. 

Please consult with the B.A.S.E. Program Manager if your child has medical needs

Disposal / Return of Medication 

If medication is out of date or a family no longer participates in the program, we ask parents to pick up medication that is stored at the program. If medication is left at the program after repeated efforts to request that parents pick up medication, we will safely dispose of the medication.