09/25/2010 SCHOOL COUNCIL - KC COOMBS SCHOOL

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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. TRANSPORTATION OF MEDICATION STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE IN THEIR POSSESSION ANY MEDICATIONS. PRESCRIPTION AS WELL AS OVER-THE-COUNTER,WHILE ON SCHOOL GROUNDS OR ON THE SCHOOL BUS/VAN. A parent/guardian or parent/guardian-designated responsible adult shall deliver all prescription medications to be administered by school personnel or to be taken by self-medicating students, if required by the self-administration agreement(105CMR210.006 (B)), to the School Nurse or other responsible person designated by the School Nurse. • The prescription medication must be in a pharmacy or manufacturer labeled container. • The School Nurse receiving the prescription medication shall document the quantity of the medication delivered. • In extreme circumstances, as determined by the School Nurse, the medication may be delivered by other persons provided they have been designated by the parent/guardian to do so. PARENTAL DISPENSING OF MEDICATION The administration of medications may not be delegated with the exception of epinephrine or other medication to be administered in a life-threatening situation where the child has a known allergy or pre- existing medical condition. There must be an order for administration of the medication from a licensed prescriber and written parental consent. If necessary at other times, parents will be contacted to dispense medication to their child. 54