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Essential Safety Measures for Administering Medicine to Children

When administering medicine to children, follow strict safety measures. Two staff members should verify the medicine order, confirm the child’s last dose, and check the medication label against the permission form. The correct dose must be measured using appropriate tools like measuring cups or syringes, without elevating them to eye level. Never mix medicine with food or drinks, and always supervise children during medication intake. Record the date and time, and ensure proper documentation in the child's personal file to keep track of administered doses.

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Essential Safety Measures for Administering Medicine to Children

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  1. safety measures when administering medicine Two people should check the medicine order and note when child last had dose Medicine is removed from the locked cupboard Medicine label checked against the permission form Dose measured accurately Check it is the correct child for the medication Give the medication, ensuring all is taken Both staff sign in the child’s personal file that the specific medicine and dose had been given Date and time need to be recorded as well

  2. Measuring the dose • When you are measuring a dose of medication special precautions should be taken to prevent errors. When measuring use a correctly marked measuring cup, syringe or dropper. Do not measure by teaspoon as it is not accurate. The measuring cup should remain on a level surface when pouring and measuring. Do not lift to eye level to measure as it will not be an accurate measurement. Once two staff members have checked the dose the medicine can be given

  3. Guidelines for safe medicine administration • Never mix the medicine in food or drink! • Supervise all children when taking medicine – even if they are older. • If a child vomits or spits the medicine, do not repeat a dose of medicine without consulting senior staff/child’s parents/doctor. • Administer medication out of sight of other children.

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