"Florida Child Care Licensing Regulations"
Child Care Facility Health and Safety Standards - Medication
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Summary
Establishes mandatory protocols for the administration and storage of medications, including asthma treatments, in licensed Florida childcare facilities.
Full Description
This regulation requires that all medications administered to children, such as rescue inhalers or nebulizer treatments, must have written parental authorization. Medications must be stored in their original containers, labeled with the child's name and directions, and kept in a locked area or out of reach of children. Facilities are required to maintain a medication log that records the child's name, the name of the medication, the date and time of administration, the dosage given, and the signature of the staff member who administered it.
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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