No student is permitted to carry medication with them of any kind during the school day with the exception of asthma inhalers or epi-pens for severe allergic reactions. 

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PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION:

Medications prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider may be administered to students by the school nurse under the following conditions:

• Written request received from the parent/guardian
• The medication must be brought to school in the original container that is properly labeled with the student’s name, the licensed health care provider’s name, medication name, the dosage, how and when it is to be administered, the name and phone number of the pharmacy and the current date of the prescription
• Any allergies are noted
• All controlled substances are counted and reconciled at least once a month and kept under double lock.
• The prescription and the medication shall be current and long term prescriptions shall be re-authorized at least once a year
• A daily log shall be kept which shows the student’s name, time and date of administration

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OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS:

The nurse’s office routinely stocks acetaminophen, ibuprofen, Tums and throat lozengers.  Students must have written permission each year on the emergency treatment form granting permission for the school nurse to administer the medications listed above if needed.  Non-prescription medications may be given by the school nurse after the nurse assesses the complaint and the symptoms to determine if other interventions can be used before medication is administered.   If a student needs any other type of over-the counter medications during the school day that medication needs to be brought into the nurse’s office in the original un-opened container with a note from the parent/guardian stating the dosage, time and reason for medication.

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ASTHMA INHALORS AND EPI-PENS

Students are permitted to have discretionary use and possession of an asthmatic quick relief inhaler or autoinjectable epinephrine with individual prescription label.  Students must have a note from their doctor on file with the school nurse.  It is highly recommended that student’s keep back-up inhalers and epi-pens in the nurse’s office.

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