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Parents/Guardians may request that the school district administer medication to their student when it is necessary for the medication to be administered during the school day.
Parents/Guardians may request that the school district administer medication to their student when it is necessary for the medication to be administered during the school day.
All orders must be updated for each school year and any time a change is made to the students medical plan of care.
Medications to be administered by school staff
Medications to be administered by school staff
A written Authorization for Administration of Medication listing medical diagnosis must accompany each medication to be dispensed. No medication is administered by the health office without specific written instructions from a medical provider. This includes all over the counter (OTC) medication except as noted below.
At times, it is appropriate for prescription medication to be kept with the student in the HIGH SCHOOL once approved by the school nurse with proper medical provider orders. Examples of these medications include inhalers for asthma, epi-pens for anaphylactic reactions and insulin or glucagon to treat fluctuation in blood sugar related to diabetes.
Both parent/guardian and prescribing health care provider must sign the authorization sheet for prescription medications given during the school day by the health office.
1.Medication Authorization.pdfStudent Self Carry of Medications
Student Self Carry of Medications
Only applies to HIGH SCHOOL students
Must comply with MN Statute 121A.222
Parents/guardians of HIGH SCHOOL students ONLY in compliance with MN Statute 121A.222, must complete the Authorization for self-administration of NON-prescription medication form if they'd like their student to carry/self medicate with OTC medications like Tylenol, Advil etc. No combination medications or medications containing Pseudoephedrine may be carried by the student. Parent/guardian and student signatures required.
4.Self Carry OTC Permission.pdfNOTE: If your child is prescribed narcotics, the school recommends keeping them home until over the counter pain medication is sufficient to manage their pain.
Additional details can be found in the School Medication Policy.
Medication Administration Guidelines for Schools can be found at the MN Department of Health
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