Medication Administration Form

Before bringing a medication to the Children’s Center, follow this Safety Checklist: 
  • It’s in the original container / packaging. 

  • The original prescription or manufacturer’s label with the name and strength of the medicine are on the container. 

  • The child’s full name on the container is correct (must include first and last name) 

  • The current date on the prescription / expiration label covers the period when medicine is to be administered. 

  • The name and phone number for the licensed healthcare professional who ordered the medication is on the container or is on file. 

  • Instructions are clear for dose, route, and time to give the medicine. 

  • Instructions are clear for storage (e.g. temperature) and the medication has been safely stored prior to arriving at the Children’s Center. 

  • The child had received at least one dose of the medicine without adverse effects. 

  • For PRN medicine, a doctor's note is attached.

example: 1 tsp every 4 hours.

Route

By clicking the box, I hereby give permission and deemed competent the facility/school to administer medicine as prescribed above. I also give permission for the caregiver/teacher to contact the prescribing health professional about the administration of this medicine. I have administered at least one dose of medicine to my child without adverse effects.