Melissa White / Tiny Blessings

37.95.181 DAY CARE FACILITIES: MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION (Medication File)

“4. If the provider/facility elects to administer medication to children, the provider/facility must maintain the following documentation on site: a. A medication record which includes: i. the written authorization of the parents for the caregiver to administer medication; ii. the prescription by a health care provider if required; and iii. a medication administration log. b. a written medication administration policy which includes at a minimum: i. types of medication which may be administered; and ii. medication administration procedures to be followed, including the route of medication administration, the amount of medication given, and the times when medication is to be administered; and c. A health care and medication plan for children who may have special health care needs or those requiring medication for chronic health conditions which has been approved by a health care provider licensed in Montana.”

37.95.160 STAFF RECORDS (Caregiver File Review)

“1. The director must maintain records regarding each staff member, according to their role type, which include: a. verification of CPR and first aid training; b. a copy of the release of information for background checks; c. health statement and contact information; and d. immunization records that establish compliance with ARM 37.95.184”

37.95.184 HEALTH HABITS (Caregiver File Review)

“2. Every employee, volunteer, or resident at a day care facility must: c. Provide documentation of at least one dose of Tdap vaccine, and for all adults born in 1957 or after, one dose of MMR vaccine unless they have a medical contraindication to the vaccines or laboratory evidence of immunity to each of the three diseases.”