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TRANSPORTATION OF MEDICATION <br /> STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE IN THEIR POSSESSION ANY <br /> MEDICATIONS,PRESCRIPTION AS WELL AS OVER-THE-COUNTER, WHILE <br /> ON SCHOOL GROUNDS OR ON THE SCHOOL BUS/VAN. <br /> A parent/guardian or parent/guardian-designated responsible adult shall deliver all prescription <br /> medications to be administered by school personnel or to be taken by self-medicating students, <br /> if required by the self-administration agreement (105CMR210.006 (B)), to the School Nurse or <br /> other responsible person designated by the School Nurse. <br /> • The prescription medication must be in a pharmacy or manufacturer labeled container. <br /> • The School Nurse receiving the prescription medication shall document the quantity of <br /> the medication delivered. <br /> • In extreme circumstances, as determined by the School Nurse, the medication may be <br /> delivered by other persons provided they have been designated by the parent/guardian <br /> to do so. <br /> PARENTAL DISPENSING OF MEDICATION <br /> The administration of medications may not be delegated with the exception of epinephrine or <br /> other medication to be administered in a life-threatening situation where the child has a known <br /> allergy or pre-existing medical condition. There must be an order for administration of the <br /> medication from a licensed prescriber and written parental consent. If necessary at other times, <br /> parents will be contacted to dispense medication to their child. <br /> SELF-MEDICATING OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS <br /> Students at this age level need close supervision with all medications, including over-the-counter <br /> medications. No self-medicating will be allowed at the Kenneth C. Coombs Elementary School. <br /> This includes cough drops, vitamins, creams, patches and other over-the-counter medical <br /> products. <br /> PARENT/GUARDIAN HEALTH NOTIFICATIONS/ALERTS <br /> • Parents/guardians will be notified, as needed, throughout the school year of <br /> occurrences of communicable diseases. Under certain circumstances, further <br /> information will be disseminated through the Connect Ed computerized notification <br /> system. <br /> • Due to increased nut and seed allergies among young children, teachers when <br /> applicable will refrain from these as snacks in the classroom. Parent/guardian <br /> cooperation is essential in this regard so as not to endanger others' health. You will <br /> be notified in writing if your child's classroom is an allergy free classroom. <br /> 55 <br />