Medication Management for Parents of Foster Children
FosterVa and Extra Special Parents https://www.espva.org
Start
02
Know your medications and labels
Welcome Back!
Let's review some important information from Module 1
- Foster Parents are required by Virginia State law to act within a child's best interest at all times.
- Foster Parents can not make medical decisions for the youth or divert from a youth's service plan.
- All medications and supplements - prescription or over the counter - must be locked away at all times. This includes medication for other family members and pets.
- A first aid kit should be readily available, but not accessible to children.
While completing this module, use the arrow buttons on the bottom right corner to navigate.
Objectives
Read and understand the parts of a prescription label.
Locate additional resources pertaining to identifiying prescription and over the counter medications.
Identify common types of medications.
Common Types of Medication
Inhaled medications
Tablets and Capsules
Topical medications
Liquid medications
Injected medications
Suppositories
Medication Labels
Each part of the medication label should be read carefully.
Medication Labels
Be sure to familiarize yourself with the parts of a pharmacy label. Labels from different pharmacies may vary in placement of information.
QTY: 200ML
West Street Pharmacy 111 West Street Kidsville, VA 10000
Refill until 11/01/2025
Dr. Jane Doe Rx. 342675
1(804) 555-5555
May cause drowsiness or irritability
10/01/2025
Jackson Murray
May contain soy or peanut. If allergic consult pharmacist and doctor before taking.
Amoxicillian, Liquid 20mL twice a day with food.
Click here for additional resources
Resources for understanding labels and types of medication.
Click on the icons and then return to the course after you have explored the resources.
CDC.gov
Drugs.com
FDA.gov
This site gives more information on medication safety for children and adults..
This drug identification website allows you to check the imprint, color, and shape of prescription and over the counter meds.
This is a list of types of medications and their uses.
Let's Review
Drag each of the labels to the correct part of the medication label below.
Refill until 11/01/2025 Rx. 342675
QTY: 200ML
West Street Pharmacy 111 West Street Kidsville, VA 10000
Dr. Jane Doe
1 (804) 555-5555
May cause drowsiness or irritability
10/01/2025
Exp. 12/02/27
Jackson Murray
May contain soy or peanut. If allergic consult pharmacist and doctor before taking.
Amoxicillian, Liquid 20mL by mouth twice a day
Medication name
Prescriber
Pharmacy name
Patient name
Let's Review
Drag each of the labels to the right part of the medication label below
Pharmacy name
Refill until 11/01/2025 Rx. 342675
QTY: 200ML
West Street Pharmacy 111 West Street Kidsville, VA 10000
Dr. Jane Doe
Prescriber
1 (804) 555-5555
May cause drowsiness or irritability
10/01/2025
Exp. 12/02/27
Jackson Murray
Patient name
May contain soy or peanut. If allergic consult pharmacist and doctor before taking.
Amoxicillian, Liquid 20mL by mouth twice a day
Medication name
Refill information
Expiration date
Dosage instructions
Let's Review
Drag each of the labels to the right part of the medication label below
Pharmacy name
Refill information
Refill until 11/01/2025 Rx. 342675
QTY: 200ML
West Street Pharmacy 111 West Street Kidsville, VA 10000
Dr. Jane Doe
Prescriber
1 (804) 555-5555
May cause drowsiness or irritability
10/01/2025
Exp. 12/02/27
Jackson Murray
Patient name
Expiration date
May contain soy or peanut. If allergic consult pharmacist and doctor before taking.
Amoxicillian, Liquid 20mL by mouth twice a day
Medication name
Dosage instructions
Common side effects
Interactions and warnings
Quantity
Let's Review
Drag each of the labels to the right part of the medication label below.
Pharmacy name
Refill information
Refill until 11/01/2025 Rx. 342675
QTY: 200ML
West Street Pharmacy 111 West Street Kidsville, VA 10000
Quantity
Dr. Jane Doe
Prescriber
1(804) 555-5555
May cause drowsiness or irritability
10/01/2025
Exp. 12/02/27
Jackson Murray
Patient name
Interactions and warnings
Expiration date
May contain soy or peanut. If allergic consult pharmacist and doctor before taking.
Amoxicillian, Liquid 20mL by mouth twice a day
Medication name
Common side effects
Dosage instructions
What about over the counter medications?
Click on the icon and then return to the course after you have explored the resources.
Even though many medications are available wihout a prescription, you must have authorization from the child's care team to give a child ANY medication including over the counter drugs such as pain relievers, fever reducers, sleep aids, and antihistimines. Non-prescription medications taken should be documented the same as prescription medications. This excludes diaper rash ointment and sunscreen.
FDA.gov Over the Counter Drug Facts
Reveiw this over the counter fact sheet from the Federal Drug Administration.
Congratulations Module completed!
Go to Module 3
Optional Review
Summary
- Before you give a child any type of medication is is important that you are familiar with
- the information on the label
- the type of medication
- the delivery route
- the dosage
- and the medication schedule
- Read all labels carefully and try to have prescriptions filled by the same pharmacy if possible.
- Consult your medical team and your social worker with any questions.
Go to Module 3
Close Module and return later
03
Administering Medications
Let's review!
Reflection: How does knowing the label keep your foster child safe?
If have arrived at this page directly after finishing Module 2 you may continue to the next page.
If you have taken time between finishing modules please watch this quick video review on reading labels.
Objectives
Master the 10 "rights" to ensure effective and proper medicine administration
Create a environment to lessen mistakes
Understand the different routes of medication administration.
Giving a child medication
Parents of foster children must take special care when managing the child's medications.
- Medication should always be given as directed.
- Be prepared in the case of a missed dose.
Giving a child medication
Parents of foster children must take special care when managing the child's medications.
- Check expiration dates carefully.
- Order refills in a timely manner.
Giving a child medication
Parents of foster children must take special care when managing the child's medications.
- If possible, have all prescriptions filled at the same pharmacy.
- A calm environment when giving medicine lessens mistakes.
Know the RIGHTS of correct medicine administration
It is critical to stay on schedule when giving medications. Trying to stay within a one hour window of the appointed time is best. Many medications require a continually therapeutic level in the body to work effectively.
Check the route of administration. Some routes such as subcutaneous and intermuscular injections may require a level of practice before your administer to a child.
Check the dosage and be sure to use appropriate measuring tools for the type of medication. Liquids and injections in particular should be measured with extra care.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Check the label to be certain of the medication's name and description
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Make sure the medication is prescribed specifically for the child in your care
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Title
The Right Time
Title
The Right Drug
Title
The Right Route
Title
The Right Child
Title
The Right Dose
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
If any of these five rights are found to be incorrect, do not give any medication and contact the youth's treatment team.
Oral medications including tablets, capsules and liquids to be swallowed are given by mouth
Some medication is injected directly into a vein or a muscle.
Topical creams are rubbed into the skin and are for external use only
Some injectables such as insulin may be given subcutaneously
Click to watch the video and then click to answer the question in the scenario.
Wait to refill just in case the prescription changes.
Ask the social worker to call the pharmacy
Schedule a refill according to your pharmacy's procedures
That's right! It's important to keep track of medicine and refill in a timely manner
Schedule a refill according to your pharmacy's procedures
Take Time to Review
Click to watch the video and then click to answer the question in the scenario.
Give the child a lower dose
Administer the medication as directed and document side effects
Ask the pharmacist for an alternative
Wait to hear back from the social worker
That's correct! Medicine should always be given as directed. Side effects should be documented and discussed with the service team.
Administer the medication as directed and document side effects
Common mistakes when giving medicine
Mistakes can happen but you can be proactive.
Three more rights to consider
Right Documentation
Right Response
Right Reason
All medication and medication errors must be documented. It is best to document directly after administration.
A parent of a foster child should understand what the medicine is for and follow all instructions of the child's service plan.
Know the expected outcome of taking the medication and be prepared to discuss medication response with the care team.
The last two rights to consider
The youth may resist medication for a variety of reasons. Medication refusal must be documented and discussed with the care team.
The youth has a right to an age appropriate understanding of the reason the medication was prescribed.
The right to education
Title
The right of refusal
Use this side to give more information about a topic.
Subtitle
Show what you know. What are the ten "rights?"
Solution
Click on the correct buttons to choose the correct rights, then click solution to check your answers.
Five other rights to consider are:
What are the five initial medication "rights"?
Right doctor
Right to education
Right place
Right patient
Right of refusal
Right response
Right time
Right route
Right documentation
Right container
Right dose
Right color
Right feeling
Right reason
Right medication
Right shape
Congratulations Module Completed!
Click here to review
Click here for Module 4
CERTIFICATEACHIEVEMENT
of
For the outstanding dedication and demonstrated achievements, we grant this certificate to
Full Name
recognizing your commitment to learning and your mastery of the course content. Congratulations on this significant achievement!
FULL NAME
FULL NAME
Close
Right to education
Right child
Right route
Right of refusal
Right time
Right response
Right dose
Right documentation
Right reason
Right medication
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Medication Management for Parents of Foster Children
FosterVa and Extra Special Parents https://www.espva.org
Start
02
Know your medications and labels
Welcome Back!
Let's review some important information from Module 1
While completing this module, use the arrow buttons on the bottom right corner to navigate.
Objectives
Read and understand the parts of a prescription label.
Locate additional resources pertaining to identifiying prescription and over the counter medications.
Identify common types of medications.
Common Types of Medication
Inhaled medications
Tablets and Capsules
Topical medications
Liquid medications
Injected medications
Suppositories
Medication Labels
Each part of the medication label should be read carefully.
Medication Labels
Be sure to familiarize yourself with the parts of a pharmacy label. Labels from different pharmacies may vary in placement of information.
QTY: 200ML
West Street Pharmacy 111 West Street Kidsville, VA 10000
Refill until 11/01/2025
Dr. Jane Doe Rx. 342675
1(804) 555-5555
May cause drowsiness or irritability
10/01/2025
Jackson Murray
May contain soy or peanut. If allergic consult pharmacist and doctor before taking.
Amoxicillian, Liquid 20mL twice a day with food.
Click here for additional resources
Resources for understanding labels and types of medication.
Click on the icons and then return to the course after you have explored the resources.
CDC.gov
Drugs.com
FDA.gov
This site gives more information on medication safety for children and adults..
This drug identification website allows you to check the imprint, color, and shape of prescription and over the counter meds.
This is a list of types of medications and their uses.
Let's Review
Drag each of the labels to the correct part of the medication label below.
Refill until 11/01/2025 Rx. 342675
QTY: 200ML
West Street Pharmacy 111 West Street Kidsville, VA 10000
Dr. Jane Doe
1 (804) 555-5555
May cause drowsiness or irritability
10/01/2025
Exp. 12/02/27
Jackson Murray
May contain soy or peanut. If allergic consult pharmacist and doctor before taking.
Amoxicillian, Liquid 20mL by mouth twice a day
Medication name
Prescriber
Pharmacy name
Patient name
Let's Review
Drag each of the labels to the right part of the medication label below
Pharmacy name
Refill until 11/01/2025 Rx. 342675
QTY: 200ML
West Street Pharmacy 111 West Street Kidsville, VA 10000
Dr. Jane Doe
Prescriber
1 (804) 555-5555
May cause drowsiness or irritability
10/01/2025
Exp. 12/02/27
Jackson Murray
Patient name
May contain soy or peanut. If allergic consult pharmacist and doctor before taking.
Amoxicillian, Liquid 20mL by mouth twice a day
Medication name
Refill information
Expiration date
Dosage instructions
Let's Review
Drag each of the labels to the right part of the medication label below
Pharmacy name
Refill information
Refill until 11/01/2025 Rx. 342675
QTY: 200ML
West Street Pharmacy 111 West Street Kidsville, VA 10000
Dr. Jane Doe
Prescriber
1 (804) 555-5555
May cause drowsiness or irritability
10/01/2025
Exp. 12/02/27
Jackson Murray
Patient name
Expiration date
May contain soy or peanut. If allergic consult pharmacist and doctor before taking.
Amoxicillian, Liquid 20mL by mouth twice a day
Medication name
Dosage instructions
Common side effects
Interactions and warnings
Quantity
Let's Review
Drag each of the labels to the right part of the medication label below.
Pharmacy name
Refill information
Refill until 11/01/2025 Rx. 342675
QTY: 200ML
West Street Pharmacy 111 West Street Kidsville, VA 10000
Quantity
Dr. Jane Doe
Prescriber
1(804) 555-5555
May cause drowsiness or irritability
10/01/2025
Exp. 12/02/27
Jackson Murray
Patient name
Interactions and warnings
Expiration date
May contain soy or peanut. If allergic consult pharmacist and doctor before taking.
Amoxicillian, Liquid 20mL by mouth twice a day
Medication name
Common side effects
Dosage instructions
What about over the counter medications?
Click on the icon and then return to the course after you have explored the resources.
Even though many medications are available wihout a prescription, you must have authorization from the child's care team to give a child ANY medication including over the counter drugs such as pain relievers, fever reducers, sleep aids, and antihistimines. Non-prescription medications taken should be documented the same as prescription medications. This excludes diaper rash ointment and sunscreen.
FDA.gov Over the Counter Drug Facts
Reveiw this over the counter fact sheet from the Federal Drug Administration.
Congratulations Module completed!
Go to Module 3
Optional Review
Summary
Go to Module 3
Close Module and return later
03
Administering Medications
Let's review!
Reflection: How does knowing the label keep your foster child safe?
If have arrived at this page directly after finishing Module 2 you may continue to the next page.
If you have taken time between finishing modules please watch this quick video review on reading labels.
Objectives
Master the 10 "rights" to ensure effective and proper medicine administration
Create a environment to lessen mistakes
Understand the different routes of medication administration.
Giving a child medication
Parents of foster children must take special care when managing the child's medications.
Giving a child medication
Parents of foster children must take special care when managing the child's medications.
Giving a child medication
Parents of foster children must take special care when managing the child's medications.
Know the RIGHTS of correct medicine administration
It is critical to stay on schedule when giving medications. Trying to stay within a one hour window of the appointed time is best. Many medications require a continually therapeutic level in the body to work effectively.
Check the route of administration. Some routes such as subcutaneous and intermuscular injections may require a level of practice before your administer to a child.
Check the dosage and be sure to use appropriate measuring tools for the type of medication. Liquids and injections in particular should be measured with extra care.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Check the label to be certain of the medication's name and description
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Make sure the medication is prescribed specifically for the child in your care
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Title
The Right Time
Title
The Right Drug
Title
The Right Route
Title
The Right Child
Title
The Right Dose
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
If any of these five rights are found to be incorrect, do not give any medication and contact the youth's treatment team.
Oral medications including tablets, capsules and liquids to be swallowed are given by mouth
Some medication is injected directly into a vein or a muscle.
Topical creams are rubbed into the skin and are for external use only
Some injectables such as insulin may be given subcutaneously
Click to watch the video and then click to answer the question in the scenario.
Wait to refill just in case the prescription changes.
Ask the social worker to call the pharmacy
Schedule a refill according to your pharmacy's procedures
That's right! It's important to keep track of medicine and refill in a timely manner
Schedule a refill according to your pharmacy's procedures
Take Time to Review
Click to watch the video and then click to answer the question in the scenario.
Give the child a lower dose
Administer the medication as directed and document side effects
Ask the pharmacist for an alternative
Wait to hear back from the social worker
That's correct! Medicine should always be given as directed. Side effects should be documented and discussed with the service team.
Administer the medication as directed and document side effects
Common mistakes when giving medicine
Mistakes can happen but you can be proactive.
Three more rights to consider
Right Documentation
Right Response
Right Reason
All medication and medication errors must be documented. It is best to document directly after administration.
A parent of a foster child should understand what the medicine is for and follow all instructions of the child's service plan.
Know the expected outcome of taking the medication and be prepared to discuss medication response with the care team.
The last two rights to consider
The youth may resist medication for a variety of reasons. Medication refusal must be documented and discussed with the care team.
The youth has a right to an age appropriate understanding of the reason the medication was prescribed.
The right to education
Title
The right of refusal
Use this side to give more information about a topic.
Subtitle
Show what you know. What are the ten "rights?"
Solution
Click on the correct buttons to choose the correct rights, then click solution to check your answers.
Five other rights to consider are:
What are the five initial medication "rights"?
Right doctor
Right to education
Right place
Right patient
Right of refusal
Right response
Right time
Right route
Right documentation
Right container
Right dose
Right color
Right feeling
Right reason
Right medication
Right shape
Congratulations Module Completed!
Click here to review
Click here for Module 4
CERTIFICATEACHIEVEMENT
of
For the outstanding dedication and demonstrated achievements, we grant this certificate to
Full Name
recognizing your commitment to learning and your mastery of the course content. Congratulations on this significant achievement!
FULL NAME
FULL NAME
Close
Right to education
Right child
Right route
Right of refusal
Right time
Right response
Right dose
Right documentation
Right reason
Right medication