Section 17-896-22 - Admission of ill children(a) When health policies of the facility allow ill children to be admitted or to-remain in the child care facility medical consultation shall be available regarding' special care and medication. When medication prescribed by a physician is administered at the facility: (1) The medication shall be kept in the original container bearing the prescription label, which shows a current date, the physician's directions for use, and the child's name;(2) Medication shall be stored: (A) In a refrigerator, if refrigeration is required; medication shall be separated from food by being enclosed in a covered container; or(B) In a cool, dry, dark, secured enclosure, if refrigeration is not required.(3) Medication shall be kept out of reach of children and shall be returned to parents or guardians when no longer in use; and(4) There shall be an authorization signed by the parent, or guardian for the staff to administer medication.(b) Both the provider and the parents or guardians shall be familiar with the policies of the facility relevant to ill children.(c) Provisions shall be made to allow the facility's medical consultant and the child's regular source of health care to communicate in order to preserve continuity and consistency of care.[Eff 2/9/89; comp DEC 19 2002] (Auth: HRS § 346-162) (Imp: HRS § 346-162; 42 U.S.C. §§2002, 2005, 9833 )