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Module 6: Healthy Practices: Safety and Wellness

Storing Medication

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Medicines should also be stored appropriately. Refrigerated medications should be stored in a secure, labeled container. Non-refrigerated medicines should be stored in a locked place out of the children's reach.

Left Over Medications

You must not keep old medication on site. When a child is finished with a medication, you must either:

  • Give it back to the parent
  • Dispose of it by flushing medication(s) down the toilet *

* Please note that the requirements for disposing medication shown above are the specific requirements as stated in the Child Care Licensing Guidebook. As such, we are required to provide the information.  However, you may wish to learn more about ways to dispose of medications. We recommend returning the leftover medication to parents and letting them make a decision about the best way to dispose of the medication.

Bulk Medications

You can keep bulk containers of diaper ointments and non-talc type powders intended for use in the diaper area and sunscreen if you:

  • Obtain written parental consent prior to use
  • Use for no longer than six months
  • Apply the ointments in a manner to prevent contaminating the bulk container
  • Notify the parents of the:
    • Name of the product used
    • Active ingredients in the product
    • Sun protective factor (SPF) in sunscreen

Sunscreen is a medication that requires a signed parent consent. Parents also need to agree in writing that you may use these items from a common bulk supply on their child. Notify the parents of the names of the bulk items, their active ingredients and the staff procedures for application that will avoid contamination.

If you choose to use a bulk container, you must ensure that there is no cross contamination. For example, if you use a tube ointment, squeeze a small amount on a paper towel, then administer the ointment.
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