The giving of medication to children will be strictly monitored to ensure the child’s safety and welfare.
Administering Medication
Medication will be administered by Centre staff if:
- It is prescribed by a doctor and has the original label detailing the child’s name and required dosage and has not reached expiry date.
- If it is a non prescribed medication and has been authorised by the parent, has the child’s name clearly printed on it and has not reached expiry date.
- The parent has completed and signed the Centre’s authority to give medication form.
- Medication is administered by Qualified Staff and checked by other staff.
- You must never leave medication in your child’s bag or locker. All medication must be handed to a staff member.
To understand your child’s health care area staff should also be notified if your child is receiving medication at home.