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EASTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
No. 210
SECTION:
PUPILS
TITLE:
ADMINISTRATION OF
MEDICATION
ADOPTED:
June 21, 2007
REVISED:
210. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION
1.
Purpose
The Board shall not be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of student illness.
The administration of medication to a student during school hours in accordance
with the direction of a parent/guardian or family physician will be permitted only in
circumstances when the student's health may be jeopardized without it or the student
would not be able to attend school if the medicine were not available during school
hours.
2.
Definition
For purposes of this policy, medication shall include all medicines prescribed by a
physician and any over-the-counter medicines. Over-the-counter medicines shall not
apply to cough drops, but shall include aspirin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and antacids,
etc., in which case a one (1) school year standing order from the student's personal
physician will be accepted.
3.
Authority
SC 510
Title 22
Sec. 12.41
Before any medication may be administered to or by any student during school
hours, the Board shall require written authorization signed by the physician, dentist,
or psychiatrist and the parent/guardian for each separate medication being
administered to or by each student. If dosage is changed, new written authorization
shall be required.
The written authorization of the parent/guardian shall relieve the Board and its
employees of liability for administration of medication.
The written authorization of the prescribing physician, dentist, or psychiatrist shall
include the purpose of the medication, dosage, time at which or special
circumstances under which the medication shall be administered, length of period
for which medication is prescribed, and possible side effects of medication.
The authorization shall be in effect for the term of the prescription, not to exceed one
(1) school year. Long-term authorizations must be renewed annually. Short-term
authorizations shall expire with the termination of the prescription period.
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4.
Delegation of
Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee, in conjunction with the head nurse, shall develop
procedures for the administration and self-administration of students' medications.
All medications shall be administered by the school nurse or licensed designee, or
self-administered by the student upon written request.
All district employees involved in administering or supervising of self-
administration of medication shall receive appropriate training from the school nurse
before performing this responsibility.
Building administrators and the head nurse shall review regularly the procedures for
administration and self-administration of medications and shall evaluate
recordkeeping, safety practices, and effectiveness of this policy.
5.
Guidelines
The district shall inform all parents/guardians, students and staff about the policy
and procedures governing the administration of medications. Medication sent to
school in violation of this policy will not be administered to a student.
Pol. 227
Medication must be delivered to the school nurse by the parent/guardian or
authorized adult designee in the original medication container and in an amount not
to exceed a twenty (20) school day supply. Students shall not have medication in
their possession at any time per Board policy (except physician authorized self-
administered inhalant drugs and Epipens). The parent/guardian must be aware of the
amount of medication in school and deliver a new supply as needed.
When any medication prescribed for a student is initially brought to school, it shall
be the responsibility of the certified school nurse to complete the following:
1.
Obtain written permission from the physician or parent/guardian for
administration or self-administration of medication, which shall be kept
confidential and on file in the office of the school nurse.
2.
Review pertinent information with the student and/or parent/guardian,
specifically:
a.
Reason for taking this medication.
b.
How often and length of time.
c.
What will happen if medication is not taken or is taken incorrectly.
d.
Physician comments about the medication.
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3.
Determine the student's ability to self-administer medication and the need for
care and supervision.
4.
Observe and evaluate the student's ability to self-administer during the initial
administration.
5.
Maintain an individual medication log for all students taking medication during
school hours. The log shall be kept in a central place and shall include:
a.
Name of student.
b.
Name of medication.
c.
Medication dosage.
d.
Time of administration.
e.
Route of administration.
f.
Signature of student and the monitor of self-administration.
g.
Initiation and expiration date of drug.
If medication is discontinued, the parent/guardian must notify the school nurse in
writing.
It will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian to make alternative arrangements
for administration of medication during activities away from the school.
Student Self-Administration
To self-administer medication, the student must be able to:
1.
Respond to and visually recognize his/her name.
2.
Identify his/her medication.
3.
Measure, pour and administer the prescribed dosage.
4.
Sign his/her medication sheet to acknowledge having taken the medication.
5.
Demonstrate a cooperative attitude in all aspects of self-administration.
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School Code
510, 1402