Prescription Drugs
An Authorization for Administration of Prescribed Medication consent form must be completed by both the parent and the doctor before prescription medication will be delivered by school personnel during the school day to include:
- Parent Signature
- Doctor Signature
- Child’s full name
- Name of medication
- Dosage
- Route
- Frequency
- Beginning and termination dates
- Reason for medication
- Conditions which warrant immediate contact with this physician
Non-prescription Drugs
A Parent Release for Delivery of Non-Prescription Medication consent form must be completed by the parent before any non-prescription medication will be delivered by school personnel during the school day to include:
- Parent signature
- Child’s full name
- Name of medication
- Purpose of medication
- Dosage
- Time to be given
The School Nurse will be responsible for: Obtaining and filing the written instructions and consent in the Student Services Office, periodic review of such written instructions, storing of prescription and non-prescription medication in a secured cabinet within the Student Services Office, record keeping, the return of unused medication to the parent/guardian, the appropriate training and supervision of school personnel delegated to administer medication.
The parent/guardian of the student shall assume responsibility for informing the designated school official of any change in the child’s health or medication. School personnel delegated to administer medication will be provided appropriate training and supervision by the School Nurse. A complete and accurate confidential health record shall be established for each student receiving medication and maintained in the Student Services Office. New prescriptions must be received annually for students who receive daily medications at school. The School District retains the discretion to reject requests for administration of medicine.
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