Ohio Administrative Code
Title 5101:2 - Division of Social Services
Chapter 5101:2-12 - Licensing of Child Care Centers
Section 5101:2-12-25 - Medication administration for a licensed child care center
Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 5101:2-12-25
Current through all regulations passed and filed through March 18, 2024
(A) When is a JFS 01217 "Request for Administration of Medication for Child Care" required?
(1)
The JFS 01217 is
required for all prescription and non-prescription medication, including sample
medication.
(2)
The JFS 01217 is not required for a medication or
medical food required by a JFS 01236 "Child Medical/Physical Care Plan for
Child Care" pursuant to rule
5101:2-12-15
of the Administrative Code.
(3)
The JFS 01217 is
not required for non-prescription topical lotions or
products.
(B) What are the requirements for prescription medications, non-prescription medicines containing codeine or aspirin, or non-prescription medication to be given longer than three consecutive days in a fourteen day period?
(1) The center shall ensure that the
parent completes and signs box one of the JFS 01217 .
(2) The center
shall ensure that the instructions in box two of the JFS 01217 are completed
and signed by a licensed physician, as defined in
Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code, licensed dentist, advanced practice
registered nurse or certified physician's
assistant.
(3)
Box two of the JFS 01217 does not need to be completed
if the medication is stored in the
original container with prescription label that includes the child's full name,
a current dispensing date within the previous twelve months, exact dosage and
directions for use.
(C) What are the requirements for non-prescription medications?
The center shall:
(1)
Ensure that the parent completes and signs box one of the JFS 01217.
(2) Ensure that one of the following is met:
(a) The medication is stored in the original container with
a manufacturer's label containing directions based on the age and/or weight of
the child.
(b) The instructions in
box two of the JFS 01217 are completed and signed by a licensed physician
as defined in Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code,
licensed dentist, advanced practice registered
nurse, or certified physician's assistant, this excludes topical preventative
products and lotions unless the instructions exceed or
do not match the manufacturer's instructions or
the
non-prescription medication is not stored in original
container.
(D) What are the requirements for topical products and lotions?
Written parental permission is not required for lip balm use or for using hand sanitizer with children older than twenty-four months.
For all other topical products and lotions, the center shall:
(1) Ensure that the product is
stored in the original container with a manufacturer's label that includes
directions based on the age and/or weight of the child.
(2) Ensure that the parent
provides signed written permission to
administer that topical product or lotion.
(3) Apply the non-prescription
topical products and lotions according to the manufacturer's
instructions. Documentation is not required by the
staff.
(E) What are the requirements for a licensed child care center to administer medications, medical foods or topical products in a licensed child care center?
The center shall:
(1)
Not administer any medication, medical food, or topical product until after the child has
received the first dose or application at least once prior to the center
administering a dose or applying the product, to avoid unexpected reactions.
Emergency medications for the child are exempt from this requirement.
(2) Not administer any medication, medical food or topical product
for any period of time beyond the date indicated by the physician, physician's
assistant, advanced practice registered nurse
certified to prescribe medication, or licensed dentist, on the prescription
label, for twelve months from the date of the form, or after the expiration
date on the medication, whichever comes first.
(3) Document each administration or
application on the JFS 01217 immediately after administering, including when school-age children administer their own
medication. This excludes items in paragraph (D) of this
rule.
(4)
Follow prescribed dosages or
the manufacturer's recommended dosages for
administering non-prescription medication.
(5)
Complete a separate JFS 01217
for each medication
to be administered for each child, excluding items in
paragraph (D) of this rule. Each JFS 01217 is valid for the time period listed
on the form, not to exceed twelve months from the date of signature.
(F) What are the requirements for storing medication, topical products and medical foods in a licensed child care center?
The center shall:
(1)
Safely store all medication, medical foods, and topical products
immediately upon arrival at the center. Ensure the medication, medical food, or topical product is stored per
the requirements on the label in the original container with the child's
name affixed.
(2) Keep
medication, medical foods, and
topical products out of the reach of children,
unless a school-age child is permitted to carry their own emergency medication
and a JFS 01236 is completed and on file at the center.
(3)
Permit school-age
children to carry and use their own topical products.
(4) Refrigerate, in a separate container,
medications, medical foods, or
topical products immediately upon arrival at the
center if needed.
(5) Ensure that
medications, medical foods, and
topical products are accessible to employees at
all times.
(6) Ensure that
medications, medical foods, and
topical products are removed from the center when
no longer needed or expired.
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