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32 | Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with the parent's written permission. The Director, Office Manager, or Receptionist administers the medication and documents the dosage, date, and time onto a log. Medication is brought and taken home by the parent daily or retained in a locked cabinet properly labeled. Medication is properly labeled and stored in its original container. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in the director's office/nurse's room. There is a cot available for each ill child. An isolated toilet and sink are available for ill children. During the inspection, LPA verified facility meets the requirements for providing IMS services by reviewing the following: storage of medication and equipment/supplies, checking records of individual children, interviewing and checking staff records for written verification of training, and at least one trained staff member is available to provide IMS service.
The following general information was discussed during this inspection:
The incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm. The Center does not provide IMS at this time.
Mandated Reporter Training Requirements: §1596.8662 - As of January 1, 2018, child care providers, administrators, or employees who work in a licensed facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. Staff was informed that they need to take mandated reporter training every 2 years.
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