OAR 419-480-0120: Secure Transportation Services: Medication

(1) A secure transportation services provider must have and follow written policies on the storage, dispensing, and disposal of prescription and non‑prescription medication. (2) A prescription, signed by a physician or qualified health professional, is required before any prescription medication is administered to, or self-administered by a child in care . Medications prescribed for one child in care may not be administered to, or self-administered by another child in care . As used in this rule "self‑administration of medication" refers to the act of a placing a medication internally in, or externally on, their own body. (3) Before a secure transportation services provider permits a child in care to self-administer prescription medication, self-administration must be approved in writing by a physician, and closely monitored by the employee of the secure transportation services provider. (4) Medication storage. All prescription and non-prescription medications must be stored in a locked container and kept in a manner that makes them inaccessible to the child in care . (5) Medication disposal. Medications must be disposed of in a manner that ensures that they cannot be retrieved, in accordance with all applicable state and federal law. (6) A written record of all medication disposals must be maintained and must include all of the following: (a) A description of the prescribed medication and the amount disposed. (b) The child in care for whom the medication was prescribed. (c) The reason for disposal. (d) The method of disposal. (e) The name of the person disposing the medication, and the initials of an adult witness. (7) Medication records. A written record must be kept for each child in care listing all medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, that is administered. The record must include all of the following: (a) The name of the child in care . (b) A description of the medication, instructions for use, and the recommended dosage. (c) Dates and times medication is administered. (d) A record of missed dosages. (e) Medication dropped or disposed of. (f) Method of administration for each medication. (g) Identification of person administering the medication. (h) Any possible adverse reactions to the medication.