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EBBA-3 MEDICATION POLICY (ROCHESTER
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES) Due to the
increase of parent/guardian requests that student be given medication during
school hours, the following is a copy of the When
other arrangements can be made medication should not be taken during school
hours. Most prescriptions can be
regulated around the school hours.
When medication has to be taken during school hours it must be a
prescribed medication. Any over the counter medication including
cough syrups, cough drops, pain relievers, etc. should be taken before and
after school. In accordance with ED
311.02 if a prescribed medication must be taken during school hours, the
school nurse must have the following three items: 1. A prescription written by the practitioner stating
what the medication is, the dosage and time as well as a diagnosis, if not in
violation of confidentiality. 2. A properly labeled bottle from a pharmacy (containing
no more than one month’s dosage). A
parent or designated adult must deliver the medication to school; a student may not carry it per ED ruling 311.02 3.
A note from the parent or guardian giving
permission to the school nurse, or his/her designated choice, to observe the
child taking his/her medication. Students in
grades 6 through 12 may be administered acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain
relief at the discretion of the nurse, between the hours of 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and only with written parent
permission. The school
nurse will be responsible for the determination and appropriateness of
delegation of medication administration, when necessary, to employees of the
Rochester School District. Employees
may not further delegate such administration to other staff members, outside
agencies or volunteers. In accordance
with RSA 200:42-RSA200:47, a student will be allowed to carry and self
administer prescription epi pens and rescue
inhalers provided that the prescribing practitioner and parent complete the
appropriate medication forms for self administration. The Nursing Supervisor, working with the
School Nurse may be required, by necessity, to delegate to a student the self
administration of a medication as required by a physician. The appropriate self administration medication
forms must be completed and signed by the practitioner and the
parent/guardian. A discussion with the
parent/guardian and a plan of care and parameters from the medical provider
to the school nurse must be furnished so that determination of necessity,
management of care and emergency assist can occur. Communication between all parties, as
medical needs change, would be the most prudent practice and an expectation
within the school environment. Questions
regarding school health policies should be directed to the school nurse
through the school office. Adopted: April 8, 1993 Amended: January 13, 2009 Amended: October 14, 2010 Amended: January 5, 2012 |