Child Care Centers - Medication Administration and Food
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Summary
Regulates the administration of medication and the documentation of allergies in licensed childcare centers.
Full Description
This regulation requires that any medication, including epinephrine, be administered only with written parental consent and a healthcare provider's instructions. It mandates that a child's allergies be posted in the food preparation area and in the classroom to prevent accidental exposure. Staff must be trained on the specific needs of children with chronic conditions, including life-threatening food allergies.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
People with food allergies — including children, students, and their families.
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Legislative Timeline
Votes & Legislative History
New Jersey Child Care Epinephrine Bill
Requires child care centers to be equipped with epinephrine
Pending legislation that would require licensed child care centers to maintain a supply of epinephrine and ensure staff are trained to administer it.
Childcare Epinephrine Law
Use of Epinephrine Auto-Injector
Provides legal framework for the use of epinephrine auto-injectors in child day care settings, including training and immunity provisions.
Food allergy awareness
Requires restaurants to display a notice informing consumers to communicate food allergies to employees and mandates staff communication of such information to management.
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