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(b) Children whose medical condition requires that immunizations not be given or for whom immunization is determined to be not medically advisable.

152.11 If immunizations have not been administered because of a medical condition, the child’s parent(s) or guardian(s) shall provide documentation from the child’s licensed health care provider stating that because of a medical condition the child should not receive a particular immunization.

152.12 If immunizations have not been administered because of the child’s parent(s) or guardian(s)’ religious beliefs, the parent(s) or guardian(s) shall provide documentation stating that they have a good faith religious objection to immunizing their child to the Licensee.

152.13 If unimmunized children are exposed to a vaccine-preventable disease at the Facility, the Licensee shall contact the Department of Health to determine the action they should take (if any) related to the unimmunized children.

153 HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE: MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND STORAGE

153.1 A Licensee shall not administer medication or treatment to a child in care, with the exception of emergency first aid, whether prescription or non-prescription, unless:

(a) Parental permission to administer the medication or treatment is documented on a completed, signed, and dated medication authorization form that is received by the Licensee before the medication or treatment is administered;

(b) A licensed health care practitioner has approved the administration of the medication and the medication dosage; and

(c) The individual administering the medication has completed an approved medication training program or the individual is a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or medication technician certified by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing to administer medication to children in care.