Medication forms and medicine administrations can be found under the "Safeguarding" section at both the nursery and child levels.
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Watch the video, or read below for a step-by-step guide of how to create medication forms & log administrations through Blossom:
Create a medication form:
Nursery Level: More > Safeguarding > Medication Forms > + Create.
Child Level: Child > About > More > Safeguarding > Medication Forms > + Create.
There are three types of medication forms:
Long-Term: Medication that is administered for over 30 days.
Short-Term: Medication duration that is under 30 days.
Emergency dose: A child that has permission for an emergency dose such as Calpol to be administered.
If a child does not have permission, a warning will appear to prompt written permission. However, parent contact details will be shown, allowing you to confirm via telephone.
Creating a Medication Form
When creating a Medication Form you will need to add the following mandatory information:
Dates: Start, End, and Review (if over 30 days).
Medication: Name, strength, and form.
Reason for medication
Method of administration
Dosage: Amount, unit, and frequency (daily or as needed)
Timing: Before or after eating
Expiry date
Signatures: Staff receiving medication & Parent/Guardian (name & signature)
Once all information is added, click Save. This will then appear on the medication forms list.
Reviewing Medication Forms
Once added, a medication form can be reviewed anytime. You can mark its end and return date, requiring staff and Parent/Guardian signatures.
A medication form cannot be deleted or edited.
Medication Reminders
When a medication is due to expire, a reminder is sent to the nursery staff and parent 2 weeks before the expiry date and the day the medication expires. After the last reminder, the medication form is no longer available for administration.