Non-Prescription Medication
Non-Prescription Medication:
Written permission from the parent/guardian must be obtained detailing the name of the medication, dosage, and time to be administered at school, termination date for administration, and the reason for giving the medication.
Medication must be brought to school in a container appropriately labeled by the pharmacy or health care provider.
The initial dose of a medication will not be given at school.
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.
Delivery of all medication to elementary schools is the responsibility of the parent/guardian or any other designated adult. Medications should not be transported to and from elementary school grounds by students.
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.
A small supply of stock over-the-counter medications may be kept in a locked cabinet in the health office. If a student will require administration of an over-the-counter medication on a regular basis or for longer than a few days, we request that a personal supply of the medication is brought into the health office for the student.
Non-prescription medication will be given according to the label instructions. If a student requires a dose that is greater than the recommended dose, a provider order will be required.
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) days period.