Medication Administration Policy

1. Medication required by students should be given at home by the parent or guardian whenever possible.

2. The parent/guardian shall inform the school nurse of any medication to be taken at school.

3. All medication must be in the original package or pharmacy labeled container.

4. In order for the school nurse to administer medications, the prescribing physician must complete an “Authorization for Administration of Medicines” form or provide a written physician’s order.

5. The parent/guardian must complete a “Parent Authorization For Administration of Medication Form” or provide a note specifying the name of the medication, dosage, time and duration (days) for medication administration.

6. Delivery of Medication:

· Long-term maintenance medications or controlled substances must be delivered by the parent, guardian, or designated adult. If unable to personally deliver this medication, alternative plans must be approved by the school nurse.

• The student may deliver short-term medication, such as antibiotics or decongestants. The medication container needs to be in a sealed envelope addressed to the school nurse. The student must deliver the medication to the nurse immediately upon entering the school building. The parent or guardian should notify the school nurse by telephone prior to the student arriving to school with the medication.

7. Tylenol, Ibuprofen and antacids will be administered if indicated by a parent signature on the emergency care card. These medications will be administered in a limited number prior to requesting an individual order from the student’s private physician for further administration of this medication.

8. Medication, including over the counter medications, may only be administered by licensed medical practitioners.

9. All medications brought to the school shall be securely stored in a locked medication cart located in the nurse’s office.

10. Students may carry medications such as asthma inhalers, epinephrine, and insulin if necessary and after being evaluated

by the school nurse. Written instructions must be obtained from the student’s physician and parent or guardian.