Medication Administration

ALL MEDICATIONS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE NURSE’S OFFICE.

Students are not permitted to carry medication in school.

***PLEASE NOTE: A Physician’s signature is now required for all prescription and non-prescription medications as defined by the Northwestern Lehigh School District’s Medication Policy and the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Guidelines for Pennsylvania Schools for the Administration of Medications and Emergency Care.***

Whenever possible, the parent/guardian should notify the school nurse in advance that the child will need medication. Medication will then be administered during school hours when the following conditions have been met:

• A "medication authorization" form is completed and signed by both the parent and ordering physician.

• All medication must be provided in the original container.

• Tylenol/Acetaminophen, Motrin/Ibuprofen, Tums, and Benadryl will only require written parental permission via the Medical Update Form on the Parent Portal. These medications are covered under our standing orders from our school physician.

• Policy regarding the student with asthma:

  • Students in grades 6-12 may carry his/her own inhaler to use as medically necessary without supervision when a signed medication authorization form is returned signed by the parent and physician.

• Policy regarding the use of epinephrine auto injectors:

  • Students in grades 6-12 may carry his/her own epinephrine auto-injector to use as medically necessary when an Allergy Care Plan is returned after being signed by both the parent and the physician.

• Whenever possible, medication needed for more than one day should be given before or after school hours.

• Discontinuance of a medication will only occur with a doctor's order or written parent notification.

• Prescription medication must be delivered to the school by an adult and given to the nurse.

• Click here for the Medication Authorization Form.

• Click here for the Medication Policy.