OAR 413-205-0055. Requirements Regarding Medical Care

(1) A Certified Respite Provider must notify the Department as soon as possible after accessing emergency care for any child receiving the respite care service. (2) The Certified Respite Provider must comply with all of the following requirements related to medication management for a child being served in their home through an open child welfare case or a child in the care or custody of the Department while receiving care in the home: (a) Over the Counter Medications may be provided to a child for their labeled purpose within the labeled dosage; (b) Administer prescription medications to a child in accordance with the written prescription or authorization; (c) Record the dosage, date, and time of all medication administered to a child being served in their home through an open child welfare case or in the care or custody of the Department on the medication form provided. The medication form, with any attachments, must be submitted to the certified resource parent or parent at the close of the certified respite care period; and (d) The Certified Respite Provider must provide for the safe storage and administration of all medications in the household, taking into consideration the age, development level, and needs of the child receiving care in the home by the Department.