The program shall obtain the following documents from the parents of each child with a food allergy or other allergy, which results in a serious reaction: (1) A written care plan that includes instructions regarding food(s) or other allergens to which the child is allergic and steps for child care staff to take to avoid the allergens; and (2) A written treatment plan, detailing the treatment to be implemented in the event of an allergic reaction, which shall include: a. The names, doses, and methods of prompt administration of any medications, where the medication needs to be stored in relation to the child, taking into consideration the storage requirements in He-C 4002.21(o)(2), and instructions on how to administer the prescribed medication; and b. Specific symptoms that would indicate the need to administer one or more medications.
The licensing coordinator's observation that there were two epi-pens for children currently enrolled at the program for which there was no written care plan or treatment plan on file. Corrective action: Since the visit and citation, we have submitted the attached allergy action plan to the two caregivers to submit to the child's doctor. Once returned, we will post the doctor/caregivers directives in the binder that each group leader carries with them so that they have the written suggested plan during a possible emergency.