Medication Policy 🏥💊
Reviewed by: Phil Parker
Next Review Date: 📅 September 2025
At FUNDA, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service to both parents and children. 🧒👩👧 While our staff aren’t legally required to administer medication, we recognize that offering this service is vital for the well-being of families. 🫶
We kindly ask for full cooperation from parents/carers to follow this policy to avoid any challenges for our team. 🙏
🎯 Aim
The purpose of this policy is to:
✅ Ensure medication is only administered with parental/carer authorization. 📝
✅ Guarantee proper administration and storage of medication. 🧊💼
✅ Maintain accurate records of permissions and administration. 📖✍️
Note: Only qualified childcare practitioners will administer medication. 🎓👩⚕️
📋 Method
Parental Permission:
The site leader ensures consent is obtained during booking/attendance. If parents can send this to us via email this would be useful. [email protected] ✍️✅
Daily Storage:
Medication is stored in a locked box, away from children. This excludes emergency treatment never stored overnight. It is returned to parents daily. 🏠💊
📜 Medication Guidance
Staff will not administer the first dose. Parents must ensure their child has taken it beforehand to check for allergic reactions. 🫧❌
Parents/carers must fill out and sign a Medication Consent Form for each prescription. 🖋️📑
Medication must be clearly labeled with the child's name and dosage instructions. 🏷️👶
Staff can only administer medication for the time stated on the bottle unless a doctor’s letter is provided. 🩺📜
Records will include:
Medication name, child’s name, date brought in, and date returned. 📋🖊️
Medication must not be left in children’s bags. 🎒🚫
In case of refusal:
If a child spits out or refuses their medication, parents will be contacted immediately. 📞 If unreachable, advice will be sought from a GP or pharmacist. 👨⚕️💡
🔄 Administering Medicine
Before administering medication, staff will:
Check the Medication Consent Form and medicine leaflet. 📖🔎
Wash hands and wear disposable gloves (and an apron if needed). 🧼🧤🩺
Verify the child’s identity and medication with a witness. 👥
Steps for administering:
Follow instructions carefully. 📜
Offer a drink if needed. 🥤
Record details and have a witness countersign the form. ✍️👩💻
📋 Auditing & Storage
Medication Forms:
Management checks all forms daily and ensures forms are easily accessible in a designated folder. 📁🗂️
Storage:
All medication is stored out of children’s reach in sealed containers, as per storage instructions. ❄️🧳
Controlled Drugs: Parents must administer these at the setting as staff cannot store them. 🚫💉
Epi-Pens: Must be signed in daily using the Medication Form. The child cannot stay without their epi-pen. 🔑💉
Asthma Inhalers: Must be brought daily and stored in the “medication” container/safe place. 🫁💼
🩺 Individual Health Care Plans
Children with long-term health needs (e.g. asthma, allergies, diabetes):
A care plan is created after a meeting with the family before starting childcare. 👨👩👦🤝
Risk assessments are completed, and care plans are reviewed every 6 months. 🗓️✅
At FUNDA, we take medication safety and children’s health seriously. Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and healthy environment for everyone! 🌟😊