MEDICATION POLICY
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION:
1. The student’s physician shall provide the school with a written request that the student be given medication during school hours. The request shall state the name of the student, Name of the drug, dosage, frequency of administration, how the medication is to be given and the doctor’s name. The prescription label will be considered an equivalent of the physician’s order for short-term medication. When possible, descriptions of any adverse effects and any applicable emergency instructions will be provided.
2. Parent/guardian will provide a written request that the school district comply with the physician’s request to give medication. The district will not administer the first dose of any medication. You can find the Medication Authorization Form to complete, on our DOCUMENTS/FORMS page!
3. The parent/guardian will supply the medication in a properly labeled container from the pharmacy with only those doses to be given at school, and with instructions for any special need for storage, e.g. refrigeration. The medication will be delivered to the school by the parent/guardian or other responsible adult. Medication supplies should not exceed a 30-day supply.
OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION:
1. A written standing order or written protocol for the administration of over-the-counter medications in school may be secured from a physician for an individual student or for a group of students.
2. Written permission must be obtained from a parent/guardian to administer over-the-counter medications which have been prescribed. This permission must be renewed at least annually.
Self-Administration of Medication:
A physician may recommend that an individual student with a chronic health condition assume responsibility for his or her own medication as part of learning self-care, e.g. inhalers used for asthma.
1. The student’s physician shall provide the school with a written request that the student be allowed to administer the medication during school hours.
2. Parent/guardian shall provide a written request that the school comply with the physician’s request. Have the pharmacist give two bottles – one for home and one for school. The school needs all medicine to be in original containers and labeled with the proper patient name and dose.
NOTE FROM THE NURSE:
- Have the pharmacist give two bottles – one for home and one for school. The school needs all medicine to bein original containers and labeled with the proper patient name and dose.
- As prescription medications become low, we will try our hardest to notify the parent(s) in advance so they have adequate time to get a new prescription to school.
