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MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION |
In order to standardize our procedures relative
to the dispensing of medication to students in our schools, the following
general guidelines represent a brief summary of the Medication
Administration Policy of the Dover-Sherborn Public Schools.
1. Only
the Registered Nurse may dispense medications in the school setting.
2. The Medication Order Form must be completed by the
Physician and Parent before any medication is administered.
3.
All medication must be
delivered to the school by the parent/guardian or designated adult.
4. The medication must be in a pharmacy or manufacturer
labeled container.
5. No more than a thirty (30) school day supply of the
medication for a student shall be stored at the school.
6. Self medication may be allowed under certain
circumstances after the consultation with the school nurse, i.e.
Asthma Inhalers and Epinephrine Auto Injectors.
7. For "over-the-counter" medications, i.e., nonprescription
medications, the school nurse shall follow the Board of Registration in
Nursing protocols.
8. For short-term medications, i.e., those requiring
administration for ten school days or fewer, the pharmacy-labeled
container may be used in lieu of a licensed prescriber's order.
9. Medication orders must be renewed at the beginning of each
school year.
The Dover-Sherborn
Middle School will not delegate or authorize unlicensed personnel
to administer any medication,
except in the following circumstances:
1. For the purpose of administering emergency medication
to an individual child, the school nurse may identify individual school
personnel or additional categories, who shall be listed on the medication
plan and receive training in the administration of emergency medication to
a specific child.
2. In the case of field trips and other short-term special
school events, the nurse may delegate medication administration to another
responsible adult. Written consent from the parent or guardian for
the named responsible adult to administer the medication shall be
obtained. The school nurse shall instruct the responsible adult on
how to administer the medication to the child. Although, every
effort shall be made to obtain a nurse to accompany students at special
events.
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