No school official or teacher will routinely dispense medication to students except in unique situations in which the child’s health is dependent upon medical aid. If under exceptional circumstances a child is required to take oral medication during school hours and the parent cannot be at school to administer the medication, only the principal or the principal’s designee (must be trained to administer oral medication by a licensed health care giver) will administer the medication in compliance with the following regulations:

 

Written instructions signed by the parent will be required and must include:

1. Child's name

2. Name of medication

3. Name of physician

4. Time to be administered

5. Dosage

6. Possible side affects, if known

7. Termination date for administering the medication, if applicable

 

The medication must be delivered to the nurse’s office in person by the parent, guardian, or a responsible adult unless the medication must be retained by the student for immediate administration. (i.e. students with asthma)

 

All medication sent to school must be provided in the original pharmacy or manufacturer’s labeled container with the student’s name on the container label.

 

Non-prescription medication may be administered only with the written request and permission of a parent or guardian. The medication will be administered in accordance with the label directions or written instructions from the student’s physician.

 

The school nurse, Mrs. Anne Jackson, will:

1. Inform appropriate school personnel of the medication being administered.

2. Keep an accurate record of the administration of the medication.

3. Keep all medication in a locked cabinet except medication retained by a student under physician's order.

4. Return unused prescription to the parent or guardian only.

5. Ensure that all guidelines developed by the Department of Health and the Department of Education are followed.

 

The parent or guardian is responsible for informing the designated official of any change in the student’s health or change in medication. (MSSD Policy 6.405)

REPORTING ACCIDENTS

 The supervising teacher will fill out an accident report for any student under his/her supervision who has an accident. No matter how small the accident may seem, be sure to tell your teacher immediately.