The Office of Children and Family Services requires that all child care programs that choose to administer medication to children in a child care setting, with the exception of over-the-counter topical ointments, sunscreen and topically applied insect repellant must:
- Successfully complete the Office of Children and Family Services approved Medication Administration Training (MAT) Course.
- Have a Health Care Consultant of record who must review and approve the child care program's health care plan
- Have an Office of Children and Family Services approved Health Care Plan with a policy for the administration of medication
The Child Care Council of Westchester provides a Health Care Consultant Service Program to assist with these requirements. The program is all-inclusive and must be renewed every two years from the start date of your Licensing / Registration period.
The Health Care Consultant Service includes:
- Assistance in developing a health care plan that reflects the specific needs of the program and meets best practice standards
- Supplemental resource & reference materials
- Review and approval of the entire health care plan and other documents related to the program’s medication administration policy
- Assistance with developing medication procedures for your site
- At least one site visit with follow-up consultation
Medication Regulations
Steps to Administer Medication
Health Care Consultant Service
MAT Training Schedule
Health Insurance Child and Family Health Plus
Healthy Children FAQ'S
If you have any questions or would like more information about administering medication in your program, call the Council’s Health Care Consultant Services Department at (914) 761-3456, ext. 154.
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