Ohio Administrative Code
Title 5101:2 - Division of Social Services
Chapter 5101:2-13 - Licensing Family Care Homes
Section 5101:2-13-25 - Medication administration for a licensed family child care provider
Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 5101:2-13-25
Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 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 required
by a JFS 01236 "Child Medical/Physical Care Plan for Child Care" pursuant to
rule 5101:2-13-15 of the
Administrative Code.
(3)
The JFS 01217 is not required for non-prescription
topical products or lotions.
(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 family child care provider shall
ensure that the parent completes and signs box one of the
JFS 01217 .
(2) The family child care provider 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 family child care provider 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 the 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 family child care provider shall:
(1) Ensure
that the product is stored in the original container with 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 family child care home to administer medications, medical foods or topical products in a licensed family child care home?
The family child care provider shall:
(1) Not administer any medication,
medical food, or topical
product until the child has received the first dose or application at least
once prior to the provider 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)
Followprescribed 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 family child care home?
The family child care provider shall:
(1) Safely store all medication,
medical foods, and topical products immediately upon arrival at the
home. 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
all household and child 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 home.
(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
home if needed.
(5) Ensure that
medications, medical foods, and
topical products are accessible to child care
staff members at all times.
(6)
Ensure that medications, medical foods, and
topical products are removed from the home when
no longer needed or expired.
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