MEDICATION: 16020 - CCLR s.53(1)(b) - If a licensee has agreed with a parent to give a child any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner or provided by the parent, the licensee and his or her employees must ensure that the medication is (b) readily accessible to employees.
Observation: Medication was not readily accessible to employees while outside at play. Medication was stored in a locked cabinet within the classroom. Discussed further with the program staff who said that the child does not regularly require the medication but understands the importance of immediate access.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure staff have immediate access to emergency medication required by child
Date to be Corrected: August 16, 2023
RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19220 - CCLR s.58(1)(b) - A licensee must keep, for each child requiring extra support, a current care plan showing the following information: (b) the courses of action recommended by health care professionals to address the needs of the child requiring extra support.
Observation: There is no care plan in place for a child requiring emergency medication. A medication form is available but does not include the course of action recommended by health care professionals other than direction 'as needed' on both the form and medication.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a care plan is made in consultation with the parents which ensures that appropriate direction is given to the staff as to when to use the medication provided.
Date to be Corrected: August 23, 2023
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