Extended Care at Phelps Elementary School

8.03(04)(a), 8.03(04)(a)(01), 8.03(04)(a)(02), 8.03(04)(a)(03), 8.03(04)(a)(04), 8.03(04)(b), 8.03(04)(c) — Policies and Protocols regarding allergies and individual health care needs

Policies and Protocols regarding allergies and individual health care needs Health Care Policy. The Program shall have and follow a written health care policy that includes a plan for meeting individual children's specific health care needs, including, but not limited to:, procedures for identifying children with allergies and protecting children from that to which they are allergic, if applicable;, procedures to be followed in case of illness, injury, or emergency, method of transportation, notification of Parents, and procedures for when Parents cannot be reached;, a list defining mild symptoms with which ill children may remain in care and more severe symptoms that require notification to pick up the child; and, a plan to ensure that all appropriate measures will be taken to meet the health requirements of children with disabilities, if applicable., Allergies and Special Diets. The Program shall follow the directions of the Parents and /or the child’s physician regarding any allergies, food preparation, and feeding of special diets to children. The Program shall ensure that information about allergies and other known medical conditions are easily and readily available at all times, and accompany the children anytime they leave the facility in the care of staff., Caring for Mildly Ill Children. In caring for mildly ill children, the Program shall meet the individual needs of each child for food, drink, rest, play materials, comfort, supervision, and appropriate indoor and outdoor activity, as indicated by the health condition of the child. Domain: Administration of Medication. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.03(02)(b) — Storage of Emergency Medications

Storage of Emergency Medications Storage of Emergency Medications. Emergency or life-saving medications, such as asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors, shall be immediately available for any children for whom they have been prescribed. Domain: Administration of Medication. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.04(04)(a) — Emergency Drills

Emergency Drills Monthly Emergency Practice Drills. Practice emergency, evacuation, relocation, and lockdown drills shall be held with all groups of children and all Providers from each floor level of the space, at least monthly. Domain: Prevention and Response to Emergencies. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.03(03)(a), 8.03(03)(b), 8.03(03)(c), 8.03(03)(e), 8.03(03)(f) — Policies for the Documentation, Administration, Handling, Disposal of Medication

Policies for the Documentation, Administration, Handling, Disposal of Medication Medication Policies. The Program shall have clear, written policies for the documentation, administration, handling, and disposal of all medications, in accordance with EEC requirements., Parental Consent. All medication administered to a child, including but not limited to oral and topical medications of any kind, either prescription or non-prescription, shall be provided by the child’s Parent. No medication shall be administered without written Parental consent., Administration of Routine Medications. Providers may administer routine, scheduled medication or treatment to a child with a chronic medical condition in accordance with written Parental consent and licensed Health Care Practitioner authorization. Providers administering routine, scheduled medication or treatment to the child with a chronic medical condition shall have successfully completed training, given by the child's Health Care Practitioner, or, with his/her written consent, given by the child's Parent or the Program's Health Care Consultant that specifically addresses the child's medical condition, medication, and other treatment needs., Staff Training – Medication Administration. The Program shall ensure that at least one adult with training in medication administration is present at any and all times when children are in care., Medication Disposal. Medications shall not be used beyond their date of expiration. Unused medication shall be returned to the Parent/guardian for disposal. If medication cannot be returned to the Parent/guardian, the Program shall have a written policy on medication disposal in accordance with the recommendations of the Department of Public Health, Drug Control Program. Domain: Administration of Medication. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.03(02)(b) — Storage of Emergency Medications

Storage of Emergency Medications Storage of Emergency Medications. Emergency or life-saving medications, such as asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors, shall be immediately available for any children for whom they have been prescribed. Domain: Administration of Medication. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.04(04)(a) — Emergency Drills

Emergency Drills Monthly Emergency Practice Drills. Practice emergency, evacuation, relocation, and lockdown drills shall be held with all groups of children and all Providers from each floor level of the space, at least monthly. Domain: Prevention and Response to Emergencies. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.13(01) — Attendance Records

Attendance Records Complete and accurate record keeping- attendance records Domain: Record Keeping. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).

8.13(03) — Staff Records

Staff Records Complete and accurate record keeping – staff records Domain: Record Keeping. Funded Monitoring Visit. Source: MA EEC child care provider record (childcare.mass.gov).