Utah Admin. Code 430-90-17

Current through Bulletin 2024-17, September 1, 2024

Section R430-90-17 - Medications

(1) The provider shall make medications inaccessible to children in care.

(2) The provider shall lock refrigerated medications or store them at least 36 inches above the floor and, if liquid, store them in a separate leakproof container.

(3) If parents supply any over-the-counter or prescription medications, the provider shall ensure those medications:

(a) are labeled with the child's full name;

(b) are stored in the original or pharmacy container;

(c) have the original label; and

(d) have child safety caps.

(4) The provider shall have a written medication permission form completed and signed by the parent before administering any medication supplied by the parent for their child.

(5) The provider shall ensure that the medication permission form includes at least:

(a) the name of the child;

(b) the name of the medication;

(c) written instructions for administration; and

(d) the parent signature and the date signed.

(6) The provider shall ensure that instructions for administering the medication include at least:

(a) the dosage;

(b) how the medication will be given;

(c) the times and dates to administer the medication; and

(d) the disease or condition being treated.

(7) If the provider supplies an over-the-counter medication for children's use, the provider shall ensure that the medication is not administered to any child without previous parental consent for each instance it is given. The provider shall ensure that the consent is:

(a) written; or

(b) verbal, if the date and time of the consent is documented and signed by the parent upon picking up their child.

(8) The provider shall ensure that the staff administering the medication:

(a) washes their hands;

(b) check the medication label to confirm the child's name if the parent supplied the medication;

(c) checks the medication label or the package to ensure that a child is not given a dosage larger than that recommended by the health care professional or manufacturer; and

(d) administers the medication.

(9) The provider shall ensure that immediately after administering a medication, the staff giving the medication records the following information:

(a) the date, time, and dosage of the medication given;

(b) any error in administering the medication or adverse reactions; and

(c) their signature or initials.

(10) The provider shall report to the parent a child's adverse reaction to a medication or error in administration of the medication immediately upon recognizing the reaction or error, or after notifying emergency personnel if the reaction is life-threatening.

(11) The provider shall notify the parent before the time a medication needs to be given to a child if the provider chooses not to administer medication as instructed by the parent.

(12) The provider shall keep a six-week record of medication permission and administration forms on-site for review by the department.

Utah Admin. Code R430-90-17

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-1, effective 12/28/2017

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-17, effective 9/1/2020

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-12, effective 6/1/2022

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-22, effective 11/9/2023