parent/guardian and physician. Please allow time at initial drop-off for review of medication and documentation. Diagnosed Allergy but No Medication Provided Any parents who choose not to supply our programs with the medication(s) that their physician has prescribed for their child(ren) MUST communicate in writing with program staff about this prior to their child being cared for in any of our programs. Food Allergies, Intolerances, or Restrictions Parents/guardians must inform site staff of participant’s food allergies, intolerances and/or dietary restrictions prior to receiving care. A Food Allergy Action Plan must be completed for each participant with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the participant is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. A parent shall be notified immediately of any confirmed or suspected allergic reaction and the ingestion of or contact with any food in the written care plan required. Seizure, Diabetes and Asthma Plans A written plan, completed and signed by a physician will be required for all participants who have a seizure disorder, diabetes or asthma. • A seizure plan should include the following: seizure type, seizure frequency and duration, symptoms leading up to seizure, recovery time and plan, and medication administration procedure instructions. • A diabetes plan should include the following: Blood glucose monitoring guidelines, Hyperglycemia guidelines, Hypoglycemia guidelines, list of medications (or foods) to give to participant based on symptoms. • An asthma plan should include the following: list of medication(s) that may be administered, signs and symptoms (or time of day in some cases) for medication to be administered. Communicable Diseases Sick Participants Participants may not attend if they have: • Temperature of 100°F or higher • Recurring vomiting and/or diarrhea • A communicable disease Participants who have been sick should remain home for at least 24 hours and be symptom free (without the aid of medication) before returning to the program.
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