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

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