"Colorado Child Care Health Regulations"
Rules and Regulations Governing the Health and Sanitation of Child Care Facilities
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Summary
Sets health and safety standards for childcare facilities, including protocols for medication storage and emergency response.
Full Description
These regulations govern the environmental health and sanitation of childcare facilities, including the requirement that all medications, such as asthma rescue inhalers, be stored in a manner that is inaccessible to children but readily available to staff in an emergency. It mandates that facilities have procedures for handling medical emergencies and requires that staff be trained to recognize and respond to respiratory distress. The rules also link to the broader state requirements for medication administration training.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
Children and adults living with asthma.
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Votes & Legislative History
Public Access to Epinephrine
Public Access to Epinephrine Act
Allows authorized entities, including camps and sports venues, to acquire and stock epinephrine auto-injectors and nasal sprays for emergency use on individuals experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of prior diagnosis.
Relating to the administration of medication for respiratory distress to a person at a school campus or school-sponsored activity
Authorizes school nurses and trained employees to administer medication for respiratory distress to any person on school property or at school activities.
Public Access to Epinephrine Rules
Rules Pertaining to Public Access to Auto-Injectable Epinephrine
Authorizes 'authorized entities' (including camps, restaurants, and sports arenas) to acquire, store, and administer auto-injectable epinephrine to individuals experiencing anaphylaxis, provided they meet training and storage requirements.
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