Rainbow Play School

When a program has not been authorized to administer medications in a day care setting in accordance with the requirements of subdivision (f) of this section, a designated staff person may administer emergency care through the use of patient-specific epinephrine auto-injectors, Diphenhydramine, when prescribed in combination with the auto-injector, asthma inhalers and asthma nebulizers when necessary to prevent anaphylaxis or breathing difficulty for an individual child, but only when the parent and the child’s health care provider have indicated such treatment is appropriate. In addition:

Rule 418-1.11(h)(5).

A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child;

Rule 418-1.11(h)(5)(i).

The child’s health care provider must issue a standing order and prescription for the medication;

Rule 418-1.11(h)(5)(ii).

The parent must approve, in writing, the administration of the medication as prescribed by the health care provider and keep medications current;

Rule 418-1.11(h)(5)(iii).

All staff administering an emergency medication pursuant to section 418-1.11(h) of this Subpart, must be instructed on its use; and, the instruction must be provided by the parent, the child’s health care provider or a health care consultant;

Rule 418-1.11(h)(5)(iv).

Staff who have been instructed on the use of the auto-injector, Diphenhydramine, inhaler or nebulizer must be present during all hours the child with the potential emergency condition is in care;

Rule 418-1.11(h)(5)(v).

Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Rule 418-1.5(b)(4).