OAR 414-300-0230
Medications

(1)

No prescription medication or non-prescription medication, including, but not limited to, pain relievers, sunscreen, cough syrup, diapering and first aid ointments or nose drops, may be given to a child except under the following conditions:

(a)

A signed, dated, written authorization by the parent(s) is on file;

(b)

Prescription medication is in the original container and labeled with the child’s name, name of the drug, dosage, directions for administering, date, and physician’s name;

(c)

Non-prescription medication is in the original container, labeled with the child’s name, dosage, and directions for administering; and

(d)

A written record of all medications administered listing, as a minimum, the name of the child, type of medication, the signature of the person administering the medication, date, time, and dosage given, shall be kept.

(2)

All medications shall be:

(a)

Secured in a tightly-covered container with a child-proof lock or latch; and

(b)

Stored in an area not used by children.

(3)

Medications requiring refrigeration shall be kept in the refrigerator in a separate tightly-covered container, with a child-proof lock or latch, clearly marked “medication”.

(4)

Sunscreen is considered a non-prescription medication and may be used for child care children under the following conditions:

(a)

Providers must obtain written parental authorization prior to using sunscreen.

(b)

One container of sunscreen may be used for child care children unless a parent supplies an individual container for their child. The sunscreen shall be applied in a manner that prevents contaminating the container.

(A)

Parents must be informed of the type of product and the sun protective factor (SPF).

(B)

Parents must be given the opportunity to inspect the product and active ingredients.

(c)

If sunscreen is supplied for an individual child care child, the sunscreen must be labeled with the child’s first and last name and must be used for only that child.

(d)

Providers must reapply sunscreen every two hours while the child care children are exposed to the sun.

(e)

Providers shall use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher and must be labeled as “Broad Spectrum”.

(f)

Providers shall not use aerosol sunscreens on child care children.

(g)

Sunscreen shall not be used on child care children younger than six months.

(h)

Child care children over six years of age may apply sunscreen to themselves under the direct supervision of the provider or staff member.

(5)

Parent(s) shall be informed daily of medication administered to their child.

Source: Rule 414-300-0230 — Medications, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=414-300-0230.

414‑300‑0000
Applicability of Rules 414‑300‑0005
Definitions 414‑300‑0010
Application for a Child Care Certificate 414‑300‑0015
Issuance of a Child Care Certificate 414‑300‑0020
Exceptions to Rules 414‑300‑0030
General Requirements 414‑300‑0040
Enrollment 414‑300‑0050
Arrival and Departure 414‑300‑0060
Record Keeping 414‑300‑0070
General Requirements 414‑300‑0080
Director — Qualifications and Duties 414‑300‑0090
Head Teacher — Qualifications and Duties 414‑300‑0100
Teacher 414‑300‑0110
Teacher Aides 414‑300‑0115
School-Age Multi-Site Programs — Additional Staff 414‑300‑0120
Staff Training 414‑300‑0130
Staff/Child Ratios and Group Size 414‑300‑0140
Indoor Space 414‑300‑0150
Outdoor Space 414‑300‑0160
Fire Protection 414‑300‑0170
Hazards and Emergencies 414‑300‑0180
Sanitation 414‑300‑0190
Toilet Facilities 414‑300‑0200
Kitchens 414‑300‑0205
Testing for Lead in Drinking Water 414‑300‑0210
Furniture 414‑300‑0215
Infant and Toddler Furniture and Equipment 414‑300‑0220
Illness or Injury 414‑300‑0230
Medications 414‑300‑0240
Animals in the Center 414‑300‑0250
Food Selection, Storage, and Preparation 414‑300‑0260
Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Storage of Food Service Equipment and Utensils 414‑300‑0270
Nutrition 414‑300‑0280
Meals and Snacks 414‑300‑0290
Program Plan 414‑300‑0295
Program of Activities for All Children 414‑300‑0300
Infant and Toddler Program of Activities 414‑300‑0310
Preschool-Age Program of Activities 414‑300‑0320
School-Age Program of Activities 414‑300‑0330
Guidance and Discipline 414‑300‑0340
Equipment and Materials 414‑300‑0350
Transportation 414‑300‑0360
Night Care 414‑300‑0380
Swimming Activities 414‑300‑0390
Drop-in Care 414‑300‑0400
Suspension, Denial and Revocation 414‑300‑0415
Civil Penalty
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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