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DOCUMENTATION A medication order from a licensed prescriber for a long-term prescription medication must contain the following information: • The student's name • The name and signature of the licensed prescriber and business • and emergency phone numbers • The name, route and dosage of medication • The frequency and time of medication administration • The date of the order • The diagnosis and any other medical condition(s) requiring medication, if not a violation of confidentiality or if not contrary to the request of a parent/guardian or student to keep the information confidential • Specific directions for administration. For short-term prescription medications, i.e., those requiring administration for ten (10) school days or fewer, the pharmacy labeled container may be used in lieu of a licensed prescriber's order. The school nurse shall ensure that there is a written authorization by the parent/ guardian which contains: • The parent's/guardian's printed name and signature and a home and emergency phone number • A list of all medications the student is currently receiving, if not a violation of confidentiality or contrary to the request of the parent/guardian or student that such medication not be documented • Approval to have the school nurse or school personnel designated by the school nurse administer the prescription medication • Persons to be notified in case of a medication emergency in addition to the parent/guardian and licensed prescriber. Following the Board of Registration's Nursing Protocol,there is no distinction or requirements for distribution between prescription medications and over-the-counter medications (e.g. aspirin, Tylenol, cough drops, salve, etc.). These must be delivered by the parent/guardian to the nurse's office and not brought in by the child. 52