Card 39

Medications & Allergies

Scenario

When necessary, your organization administers prescription medication to children. You document when medications are given, but the number of pills in the bottle and the number of medications given do not match.

Card questions

Does your organization have written policies/procedures to address these types of concerns?
Are policies/procedures on this topic easy to follow? Are they followed? Explain your rationale. Does the organization have drills or training to practice this type of critical incident?

Additional prompts

Guided reflection

What would you do first?

Who should be notified?

What would you document?

Which policy, procedure, or training would apply?

What follow-up action is needed?

Additional notes

Follow-up action plan

What needs follow-up?

Owner

By when?

Notes

This product is intended as a facilitation guide or professional development aid. Organizations are responsible for determining the best course of action for their clients and staff members. Risky Kid Business LLC disclaims liability for any personal injury, property or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether special, indirect, consequential or compensatory, directly or indirectly resulting from the publication, use of application, or reliance on this product.