New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 3A - CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Chapter 58 - CHILDREN'S PARTIAL CARE PROGRAMS
Subchapter 1 - CHILDREN'S PARTIAL CARE PROGRAM STANDARDS
Section 3A:58-1.10 - Medication administration
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 3A:58-1.10
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) Programs that receive prescribed or non-prescription medication for a child or keep non-prescription medication on hand, and have trained staff to administer the medication, shall record such administration in a medication log book, which shall contain the following information:
1. The name of
the child receiving medication;
2. The
type of medication, dosage, and intervals between dosages;
3. What to do if a dose is missed;
4. The reason for the medication;
5. The date and time medication was
administered;
6. Possible side effects
of the medication, if any; and
7. The
signature and title of the staff member administering medication.
(b) All prescription and non-prescription medication shall be maintained in a locked cabinet or container, or as needed, in a locked box in a refrigerator. Staff shall ensure that the keys to the locked cabinets, containers, and boxes are adequately safeguarded and maintained and are kept out of the reach of children and youth.
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