CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION – ELEMENTARY/SECONDARY STUDENTS
INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION – ELEMENTARY/SECONDARY STUDENTS
INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
Medications may be administered at school only with a prescriber’s written order and the written authorization from the parent/guardian. All medications should be taken before or after school hours whenever possible. However, it is understood that certain drugs may be required during the school day. These students should have medication available and administered in a manner which is compliant with school district policy.
1. No prescription medication will be administered to a student in school or during school sponsored activities without a written physician/prescriber order and or parent/guardian written authorization. Parents are responsible for obtaining the prescriber order.
a) Prescription medication: A current pharmacy labeled container can serve as the written prescriber’s order. A second labeled medication container can be obtained for school use by asking the pharmacist.
b) Over the counter/non-prescription medication will be given only with a parent/guardian written authorization. Over the counter/nonprescription medications should be provided by the parent/guardian and sent to school in the original medication container with the student’s name attached.. This procedure will safeguard your child against over medication and possible unforeseen reactions.
2. The parent/guardian is responsible for submitting a new prescriber’s order form to the school each time there is a change of dosage or time of administration. Prescriber’s orders may be faxed to the school.
3. Students who may use inhalers or emergency medications (epi-pen) throughout the school day need a written prescriber’s order on file in the health office. The order must specifically state the purpose of the medication, dosage, times for medication to be given, and/ or special circumstances under which the medication is to be given and that the student has permission to carry the medication. If your child will have an inhaler at school, please complete the Asthma Action Plan and return to school. If your child has an allergy that requires them to have or carry an epi-pen, please fill out the Allergy Action Plan and return to school.
4. To ensure the safety of all children, we request that a parent or another responsible adult deliver all medications to the office and/or health office. The medication will be kept in a locked storage box.
5. The first dosage of any new prescription must be given at home so the child can be more closely observed for possible side affects and/or adverse reactions.
6. The parent/guardian is responsible for notifying the school when a medication has been discontinued or changed.
7. The Central Springs Community School District does not assume responsibility for medication not prescribed by a physician/ prescriber or medication administered by the student himself/herself.
8. No medication will be continued beyond the school year in which it is ordered.
1. No prescription medication will be administered to a student in school or during school sponsored activities without a written physician/prescriber order and or parent/guardian written authorization. Parents are responsible for obtaining the prescriber order.
a) Prescription medication: A current pharmacy labeled container can serve as the written prescriber’s order. A second labeled medication container can be obtained for school use by asking the pharmacist.
b) Over the counter/non-prescription medication will be given only with a parent/guardian written authorization. Over the counter/nonprescription medications should be provided by the parent/guardian and sent to school in the original medication container with the student’s name attached.. This procedure will safeguard your child against over medication and possible unforeseen reactions.
2. The parent/guardian is responsible for submitting a new prescriber’s order form to the school each time there is a change of dosage or time of administration. Prescriber’s orders may be faxed to the school.
3. Students who may use inhalers or emergency medications (epi-pen) throughout the school day need a written prescriber’s order on file in the health office. The order must specifically state the purpose of the medication, dosage, times for medication to be given, and/ or special circumstances under which the medication is to be given and that the student has permission to carry the medication. If your child will have an inhaler at school, please complete the Asthma Action Plan and return to school. If your child has an allergy that requires them to have or carry an epi-pen, please fill out the Allergy Action Plan and return to school.
4. To ensure the safety of all children, we request that a parent or another responsible adult deliver all medications to the office and/or health office. The medication will be kept in a locked storage box.
5. The first dosage of any new prescription must be given at home so the child can be more closely observed for possible side affects and/or adverse reactions.
6. The parent/guardian is responsible for notifying the school when a medication has been discontinued or changed.
7. The Central Springs Community School District does not assume responsibility for medication not prescribed by a physician/ prescriber or medication administered by the student himself/herself.
8. No medication will be continued beyond the school year in which it is ordered.
