78 Health, Safety, & Nutrition 1. Policies, Practices, & Procedures (continued) 4. Administration of Medications Level 1 Follow policies and procedures for labeling, storing, and administering medications. Document as needed. Protect the privacy of children and families regarding the use of medications. HSN 1.4.1 Level 2 With families, identify and implement individualized plans for each child requiring medication. Support each child’s understanding of the use of medication. Understand and implement Arizona Department of Health Services guidelines and regulations for the administration of medication. HSN 1.4.2 Level 3 Develop plans for the administration of medications. HSN 1.4.3 Level 4 Develop policies and procedures to meet each child’s medication requirements and protect their privacy and confidentiality. HSN 1.4.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate articulate, and promote current knowledge, theories, research, and best practices regarding with teachers, staff, caregivers, families, professionals, and community agencies regarding the administration of medications to young children. HSN 1.4.5 5. Reduction of Environmental Hazards Level 1 Follow procedures for monitoring the environment for hazards, for example: o Extreme cold, heat, or sun o Improper or broken equipment o Allergens and asthma-inducing substances o Animals (program or visiting pets) without proper immunizations or unsuitable for children o Insect-borne disease o Mold o Toxic chemicals or gases o Safe administration and storage of medications o Vehicle traffic HSN 1.5.1 Level 2 Implement systematic procedures to monitor environmental hazards. Implement both initial and ongoing methods of monitoring indoor and outdoor environments for safety, e.g., air quality, water purity - unless on a public supply, radon, mold, carbon monoxide, etc. HSN 1.5.2 Level 3 Design and create (in consultation with appropriate professionals and agencies) initial and ongoing methods of monitoring indoor and outdoor environments for safety, e.g., air quality, water purity - unless on a public supply, radon, mold, carbon monoxide, etc. HSN 1.5.3 Level 4 Analyze, evaluate and apply current knowledge and best practices about environmental hazards. Develop policies and procedures for reducing the risk of occurrence of environmental hazards. HSN 1.5.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate, articulate, and apply evidence-based best practices on safe and healthful environments in early childhood care and education. Engage with community agencies and advocate for the reduction of environmental hazards to young children. HSN 1.5.5