Medication administration procedures should reflect all applicable regulations, stakeholder expertise, and planning for all situations where medications may be needed. These procedures should include both prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Tips and Strategies for Medication Administration Procedures
- Incorporate best practices where needed to supplement regulations.
- Engage the expertise of all stakeholders, including program staff, consultants, community health professionals, and the family.
- Plan for special situations, such as:
- Substitute staff
- New staff or staffing changes
- Transportation to and from the program
- Field trips
- Changes in program schedules
- Children dropped off or picked up early or late
- Medications as part of the program’s emergency preparedness, response, and recovery procedures
- Create a medication procedures checklist that makes sure all medication administration procedures are completed for every medication needed in the program.
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Resource Type: Article
National Centers: Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety
Audience: Directors and Managers
Last Updated: April 21, 2025