A. |
In acute or chronic illnesses, prescription medication shall be labeled by the pharmacists detailing the name of
drug, dosage, name of student and time interval medication is to be given. All local pharmacies will provide a
second bottle for school time doses free of charge. |
B. |
Written permission must always be given from the parent or guardian of the student allowing school personnel to
administer the medication at the proper time. Forms to be signed are provided. |
C. |
Medication must be brought to school in a container appropriately labeled by pharmacy or physician. Non-prescription
medication should be labeled with the student's name, dosage, and time it is to be given during school-time
hours. |
D. |
Record of administration. Each time medicine is administered, a record shall be maintained to include the pupil's name,
date, time and signature of the person administering the medication. |
E. |
Security. Each school or facility shall .designate the specific locked- and limited access space within each building
to store pupil medication. |
F. |
All medication left at the end of the school year will be returned to the student or parent. |