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Medical Administration

  • All programs must include guidance for guardian(s) /parent(s) for how to engage with the ADA office to obtain medical accommodation for their participant(s).
  • Program staff cannot engage in the administration of medication including over the counter medications. All participants who need medication administered during the program excluding EPIPENs, must work with the Center for Disability and Access to identify the right accommodation and plan or Self Administer the Medication. 
  • Program staff may engage in basic first aid and CPR.
    • If there is an emergency, programs must immediately call 911 and make a follow-up report to the Youth Protection Compliance Manager.
  • Programs may contract with a licensed medical professional who within their scope of practice may administer medication to the participants of the program.

 

Communication Template for Programs:

  • The University of Colorado Boulder policy does not allow staff to engage in the administration of participants medication, this includes over the counter medications. In the case of an emergency staff will engage in first aid and CPR, and contact emergency medical services (EMS). Staff will then address the situation in accordance with the directives of EMS.
  • With the exception of EPI-Pens, participants who need to take medication while attending the programing must either self-administer the medication or work with the CU Boulder Center for Disability and Access to obtain accommodations. If your participant is unable to self-administer medication, please contact the CU Boulder Center for Disability and Access.
  • The Center for Disability and Access can be contacted at (ADACoordinator@colorado.edu) or by phone (303-492-9725).

 

Medication Self-Administer and Self-Carry Guidelines

Participants must only carry sufficient medication for a single day or the duration of the program. These daily doses should minimally be labeled with:

  • Participants Name
  • Name of the Drug
  • Dosage
  • Time for Administering
  • Name of the Medical Provider
  • Current Date

It is also recommended that they carry their written authorization from the provider to self-administer