- A. Medications for children in care shall be stored separately from medications for household members and caregivers.
- B. When needed, medication shall be refrigerated.
- C. When medication is stored in a refrigerator used for food, the medications shall be stored together in a container or in a clearly defined area away from food.
- D. Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by a written physician's order, including refrigerated medication and medications for caregivers and household members, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
- E. If a key is used, the key shall be inaccessible to the children.
Statutory Authority
§§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-289.046 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Former 22VAC40-111-730 derived from Virginia Register Volume 26, Issue 7, eff. July 1, 2010; renumbered, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 24, eff. July 1, 2021.