Eye drops
 

Normally I don't administer meds. dcd brought eye drops for pink eye twice a day for ten days. Do you admin eye drops? Also noticed they are only treating one eye and clearly there is green gunk in the untreated eye. I think both eyes need treated. Wwyd? Kid is 3 and constantly touching his face. I've already made him wash his hands twice this morning.

2x/24 meds are to be given every 12 hours. That is a parental responsibility. How lazy can one possibly be?

No, I would not give that. :Sunny: I would send home until eyes are clear of green and goop.

It's to be given every 8 hours. I just don't understand why both eyes weren't treated. Grrrr!

No, I wouldn't.
I don't administer any meds. It's a huge liability for a non-custodial caregiver. If they need meds, they stay home.

Pink eye is also an automatic exclusion here.

Originally Posted by Unregistered:
It's to be given every 8 hours. I just don't understand why both eyes weren't treated. Grrrr!

"twice a day for ten days" is every 12 hours. Not 8. Three times per day is every 8 hours.

If both eyes are infected, both eyes should be treated.

Originally Posted by snowmom:
no, i wouldn't.
I don't administer any meds. It's a huge liability for a non-custodial caregiver. If they need meds, they stay home.

Pink eye is also an automatic exclusion here.

yep!!!!!

With the exception of Epipen, nebulizer, topical ointments and lotions, in NYC we cannot administer medication without being certified in medication administration. While I am certified, I still do not give meds because, like someone mentioned, it is a liability.
If you do, have parents thoroughly complete a permission to administer medication form and make sure medication is in original container.

Originally Posted by dolores:
With the exception of Epipen, nebulizer, topical ointments and lotions, in NYC we cannot administer medication without being certified in medication administration. While I am certified, I still do not give meds because, like someone mentioned, it is a liability.
If you do, have parents thoroughly complete a permission to administer medication form and make sure medication is in original container.

On one hand I wish we had this rule so I wouldn't need to worry about administering meds. On the other hand I think kids who would feel better with Tylenol or cold meds would be brought without and be miserable all day. I take meds when I'm not feeling well...

Originally Posted by AmyKidsCo:
On one hand I wish we had this rule so I wouldn't need to worry about administering meds. On the other hand I think kids who would feel better with Tylenol or cold meds would be brought without and be miserable all day.

I don't allow kids to be medicated for anything and attend care. If they are miserable, they get sent home.

Originally Posted by AmyKidsCo:
I take meds when I'm not feeling well...

But you don't make yourself someone else's problem.. :p ;)

Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
But you don't make yourself someone else's problem.. :p ;)

Good point. Although hubby might disagree... :lol: