Protocol guidelines for dispensing medicines

It has been decided that the guidelines of the GGD will be followed. With this we hope to provide more clarity about whether or not to admit children in the event of illness. The GGD guidelines provide a description of the various childhood diseases and advice on whether or not children should be excluded. View the guidelines of the GGD. For certain conditions (such as runny ears or chickenpox), the GGD advises that children do not need to be excluded. Naturally, this only applies if the child in question does not have a fever (38.5° or higher) and does not feel ill. The manager reserves the right to exclude a child if she believes that this is in the interest of the child. child himself, the other children and the group leaders. If this is the case, she will of course explain this with reasons.

The policy for dispensing medicines has been adjusted. This means that a doctor’s note is no longer necessary. At the request of the parents and in consultation with the head of department, the group leaders can administer certain medications to a child. This includes, for example, nasal spray or ear drops or completing a course of antibiotics.

Protocol for guidelines for the provision of medicines

To avoid problems, it must be agreed in writing that a child will receive medication at the daycare center. To this end, an ‘Agreement for the Use of Medicines’ is concluded between Villa Valentijn The Hague and the parents. This agreement is based on a model from the GGD. The condition is that the medicine has already been administered at home so that the parents know that their child does not have an allergic reaction to it.

The agreement for the use of medicines must be completed in advance by the parents and discussed with the manager.