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-- Provide a brief summary of how this standard is defined (i.e., what is the standard, content covered, practices required, etc.) Providers are required to follow the "Five Rights" when giving medication which include: 1. The right drug; 2. The right recipient; 3. In the right dose; 4. By the right route; and 5. At the right time. Parent/Caretaker must give written permission and instructions to the provider allowing administration of medication to child. Providers must maintain confidentiality of children receiving medication. Providers must follow proper hand washing before and after giving or applying medication. Medication must be properly stored and appropriate record-keeping must be maintained.

-- List all citations for these requirements, including those for licensed and license- exempt providers For Licensed providers: 391 NAC 1-006.20; 391; 391 NAC 2-006.20; and 391 NAC 3- 006.27. The Child Care Subsidy Program held a public hearing on October 25, 2019. A second public hearing is required and pending a hearing date. Health and safety standards and training requirements are in the draft regulations for Title 392.

To meet compliance with the Health and Safety requirements while regulations are pending, the Lead Agency in assistance with their legal department revised the Child Care Subsidy Provider Agreement. This agreement outlines the required Health and Safety standards and training requirements for each Subsidy program is to adhere by. Agreements are renewed annually and signed by the subsidy program.

-- Describe any variations by category of care (i.e., center, FCC, in-home) and licensing status (i.e., licensed, license-exempt). Children's Services Licensing regulations apply for all licensed providers (CCDF and non-CCDF).

CCDF regulations and the Child Care Subsidy Provider Agreement applies for all licensed providers with a CCDF agreement and all licensed-exempt providers. .

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