Prescription Medications

Prescription Medication:

A school nurse shall assure that in the administration of prescription medication, the following procedures are followed:

    1. A written order must be obtained from a medical doctor, dentist, osteopath, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner detailing the name of the medication, dosage, time the medication is to be given, the date of termination for administration, and the diagnosis and/or reason for giving the medication at school.
    2. A written request and permission from the parent/guardian of the student must be obtained, requesting that the school nurse comply with the health care provider’s order*.
    3. Medication must be brought to school in a container appropriately labeled by the pharmacy or health care provider*.
    4. The initial dose of a medication will not be given at school.
    5. Medications shall be stored in a locked compartment in the health office, or in an alternate locked location at the discretion of the school nurse and Building Administrator.
    6. Delivery of all medications to elementary schools is the responsibility of the parent/guardian or any other designated adult. Medication should not be transported to and from elementary school grounds by students.
    7. Administration of medication shall be recorded on a Medication Log, which includes name of student, name of medication, date and time of administration, and the signature of the person administering the medication.
    8. The parent/guardian of elementary students needs to pick up unused medication within three (3) days following the termination date of administration. The school nurse retains the right to discard unused medication following this three (3) day period.