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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE:
Prescription Distribution and Storage
SOP REFERENCE #: 122.1
REVISION DATE:
REVISED BY:
RELATED POLICY:
Policy 122: Prescription Medication Policy
OBJECTIVE:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale urges parents/guardians to schedule any necessary medication that needs to be taken outside of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale attendance. If medication must be administered during Club hours, it must be done so in accordance with the Prescription Medication Policy.
To ensure safety and avoid medication sharing, Club staff must follow a standard process of medication distribution to members. Failure to follow process will result in denial of medication distribution by Club personnel.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY:
Branch Director or Designated Staff
PROCEDURAL STEPS:
The Branch is responsible for storage of medication that is locked and away
from Club Member Access. Branch must maintain a log of medications
distributed to Club Members. This log is to be kept near the stored
medication to ensure ALL medication distribution is logged in one place.
This log must include:
• Date •
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A locked storage area shall be designated for the storage of medication. Medication requiring refrigeration shall be kept in a refrigerator in a secure
Name of Staff
Name of Member
Name of Medication
Time of Distribution
Dosage
Reaction
Prior to medication distribution, the parent/guardian must meet with the
Branch Director to discuss and document the member’s Medication Health
Plan. This includes self-administered medications (aspirin, etc.). The
required information includes:
Name of Child Prescribed
Name of Medication
Medication Dosage
Medication Frequency
Items related to use of medication (avoid sunlight, must be taken
with food, etc.)
Medication Storage Instructions
Medication must be presented in original prescription bottle containing the
above-mentioned information. Medication may not be held in any packaging
other than the original storage container.
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