5101:2-14-31 Qualifications for certification as an in-home aide.

 

 

 

5101:2-14-31               Administration of medication for professional certification as a type B home provider or in-home aide.

 

 

 

(A)The provider shall set his/her own policy regarding whether or not he/she will administer medication. If the provider chooses to administer medication, food supplements, or modified diets, the provider shall meet the following requirements:

 

(1)Prescription medication, food supplements and modified diets: The provider shall secure and follow the written instructions of a licensed physician, a nurse practitioner certified to prescribe medication, or a licensed dentist on the JFS 01644 "Permission to Administer Medication" form provided by the CDJFS. The provider shall also secure written instructions from the caretaker on the form. A prescription label also serves as written instructions for medications and food supplements as long as the following are met:

 

(a) The label contains the child's full name, a current date (within the last twelve months), the exact dosage to be given and the means of administration;

 

(b) The prescription label is attached to the original container.

 

(2)Nonprescription medication: Only fever reducing medications that do not contain aspirin or cough or cold medications that do not contain codeine may be administered by the provider, without written instructions from a licensed physician, if the following are met:

 

(a) The provider secures and follows written instructions from the caretaker on the JFS 01644 "Permission to Administer Medication" form provided by the CDJFS. These instructions do not exceed manufacturers' recommended dosages;

 

(b) Medication is in the original container with the original label attached. The label must specify appropriate dosages based on the child's age or weight;

 

(c) The full name of the child, who is to receive the medication, is printed on the container.

 

(d)The  provider  administers  the  medication  for  no  more  than  three consecutive days at one time.

 

(3)Nonprescription   topical   products   or   lotions:   The   provider   may   apply nonprescription topical products or lotions if the following are met:

 

(a) The provider shall secure written instructions from the caretaker on the JFS 01644 "Permission to Administer Medication" form provided by the CDJFS. The form shall be valid for no longer than twelve months;

 

 

 

(b) The provider shall follow manufacturers' guidelines regarding application;

(c) When used for skin irritations, such as diaper rash, the topical product shall be applied by the provider for no longer than fourteen consecutive days at any one period of use.

(4) Syrup of ipecac: In cases of extreme emergency, the provider may administer syrup of ipecac to a child without written instructions from a physician or caretaker following verbal instructions of the poison control center or a licensed physician.

(B) Safeguards: When administering medication, food supplements, modified diets, the provider shall:

(1) Assure that the medication, food supplement, or modified diet is not administered for any period of time beyond the date indicated by the physician, advanced practice nurse certified to prescribe medication, or licensed dentist, or for twelve months whichever comes first;

(2) In addition to the provider, only the emergency/substitute caregiver shall be designated to administer prescription and nonprescription medication;

(3) Verify each administration or application of medication by documenting it on the JFS 01644 "Permission to Administer Medication" form provided by the CDJFS. Application of nonprescription topical products and lotions used only as a preventative measure does not need to be documented;

(4) Assure that dosages administered by the provider do not exceed prescribed dosages or manufacturers' recommended dosages;

(5) Assure that a separate JFS 01644 "Permission to Administer Medication" form is used for each medication to be administered.

(6) Assure that completed JFS 01644 "Permission to Administer Medication" forms be kept on file at the provider's home for review by the CDJFS for at least one year following the administration of the medication, food supplement, or modified diet.

(C)Storage of medications: When storing medications the provider shall:

(1) Assure that all medication and food supplements are immediately and safely stored, except that an inhaler or medication may be available to a school child with a special health condition, who may need these for an emergency;

(2) Assure that all school children having immediate access to personal inhalers;

(3) Refrigerate medication as needed immediately upon arrival at the provider's home and store in a separate container to prevent contamination with foods;

(4) Keep medications out of the reach of children; and

(5) Remove all medications from the home when no longer needed.

Replaces:                                 5101:2-14-31

Effective:                                04/01/2003 R.C. 119.032 review dates:                           04/01/2008

CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY

Certification

03/18/2003

Date

Promulgated Under:   119.03

Statutory Authority:   5104.011

Rule Amplifies:           5104.011

Prior Effective Dates: 4/1/82, 5/20/83, 9/1/86,

2/15/88, 5/1/89, 10/1/97

(Emer.), 12/30/97