DELACARE: Regulations for Early Care and Education and School-Age Centers
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Summary
Governs health and safety standards for Delaware childcare centers, including the administration of prescription medications for chronic conditions like asthma.
Full Description
These regulations require licensed childcare centers to have a written medication administration policy and obtain written authorization from both a parent and a healthcare provider for all medications. Staff who administer medication must complete an approved medication administration training course. For children with chronic health conditions such as asthma, the facility must maintain an individualized health care plan or allergy action plan that outlines emergency procedures and medication protocols.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
Children and adults living with asthma.
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Legislative Timeline
Votes & Legislative History
Public Access to Epinephrine Rule
Auto-injectable epinephrine use by an authorized entity
Allows authorized entities, including restaurants and sports arenas, to acquire and stock epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency use by trained personnel.
Elijah's Law Expansion
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to requiring epinephrine devices for anaphylaxis and staff trained to use them at child day care centers
Proposed legislation to require child day care centers to maintain on-site epinephrine devices and ensure staff are trained in their use.
Public Access to Epinephrine Rule
Auto-injectable epinephrine use by an authorized entity
Allows authorized entities (including restaurants, sports arenas, and camps) to acquire and stock epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency use, provided they complete training and follow storage guidelines.
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