Medical Policy

• Our school nurse cannot administer medications to any child without a written statement from the doctor stating the name, time and amount to be given.
• Parents must complete the parent consent form for Administration of Medications and a Medication Chart will be kept in the child’s file.
• All medications must be kept in the original container and labelled, noting the child’s name, the medication name, recommended dosage, the time intervals for administration expiration date and the prescriber’s name. With the exception of prescription allergy and asthma medications, medicine will not be administered on an as-needed basis. A specific time must be indicated on the authorization form.

Medication will be stored according to the instructions on the label, kept beyond the reach of children and returned to the parents when no longer needed. We encourage all medication, including over the counter (OTC) drugs to be administered at home unless the drug is necessary for the student’s wellbeing and the ability to function in school.

Medication will be given at school only upon receipt of a completed and signed medical authorization form.

The medicine will be kept in the sick bay and will be dispensed according to the doctor’s and parent’s instructions.

Medication must be in a container with the pharmacy label that has the student’s name, name of medication, date prescription was filled and directions clearly marked.

Teachers are NOT allowed to dispense medication in the classroom. All medications must be given by the School Nurse.