Or. Admin. Code § 414-210-0230 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Parental Permissions

(1) A provider must have the following current permissions from parent(s) when applicable:

(a) Documentation of permission for a person not listed in the child's records to pick up the child;

(b) Signed and dated permission for each medication, prior to administration, that includes:

(A) The child's name;

(B) The name of and the reason for the medication;

(C) The dosage, dates, and times to administer the medication, and how the medication will be given; and

(D) Whether the medication needs to be refrigerated.

(c) For chronic medical conditions, a provider may obtain permission for 12 months or less with specific instructions including when administration is needed, such as diaper cream and inhalers (also see OAR 414-210-1030, Medications).

(d) Prior to transporting a child, a provider must have the following information:

(A) The child's name; and

(B) A specific pick-up and drop-off plan that addresses the location, times, and transfer of supervision.

(e) Prior to a school-age child arriving or leaving the facility on their own.

(f) Permission to bathe a child, if necessary.

(g) Prior to a field trip or other activity away from the immediate neighborhood.

(h) Prior to a child participating in a high risk activity, such as swimming or mountain biking, and share a safety plan with parents.

(i) Prior to using photographs or recordings of the child publicly (e.g. social media, advertisements).

(2) If a family served by a provider is experiencing homelessness, the provider must make efforts to follow OAR 414210-0230 (1). If the provider is unable to acquire written parental permissions, permissions may be received verbally, when documented by the provider, or electronically, such as through a text message or e-mail.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 414-210-0230

DELC 140-2024, adopt filed 12/11/2024, effective 7/1/2025

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.330