New Standards:

Clear and defined standards that doesn’t allow loose interpretations.

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Our center moved from administering medication unless emergency based. With this in mind PMAT should cover all components considered emergency based such as Benadryl (along with Epi-pens) as written in individual Plan of Action by Doctor. This should also include Inhalers in case of Asthma attack. The expense for full MAT Training when our policy only administers Emergency Base is absurd when PMAT could and should cover these components.

 Special Services:

Allowing children to request second helpings on a daily basis when already providing USDA certified proportions doesn’t lend to promoting long term healthy eating habits.

Emergency Based Medications