1. 1. Medications shall be kept in securely locked spaces that are not used for any other purpose and to which children do not have access.
2. 2. All medications requiring refrigeration shall be stored separately from food items, in a locked container, in a refrigerator and under temperature ranges recommended by the manufacturer.

3. 3. All prescription medication shall be kept in its original container which shall have a label with the following information:

   1. a. Child’s name;
   2. b. Name of the medication;
   3. c. Prescribing physician;
   4. d. Date of purchase and, if known, expiration date; and
   5. e. Directions for administering.
4. 4. All over-the-counter medication shall be kept in its original container with the manufacturer’s label.

5. 5. At least once every 90 days, the licensee shall dispose of all:

   1. a. Outdated medications;
   2. b. Medications for children no longer at the facility; and
   3. c. Medications specifically prescribed for an illness from which a child has recovered.

A licensee shall store medications as prescribed in this Section.

Historical Note

Adopted effective July 1, 1997; filed with the Secretary of State’s Office May 15, 1997 (Supp. 97-2).