Medication At School
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In all instances, families are encouraged to coordinate dosing schedules outside of school hours whenever possible. However, we understand that sometimes medication must be administered at school.

Below are the guidelines we follow:

  • Medications will be administered for no more than 10 consecutive days without a licensed provider’s signature.
  • Medications must be provided in the current and ORIGINAL CONTAINER. Do not send in a bag or different bottle.
  • Medications that are EXPIRED will not be administered.
  • Prescription medications must be current. The label with the patient name and dose is required.
  • All medication must be stored in the nurse’s office unless the student is cleared by both the licensed provider and school nurse to self-carry for asthma or anaphylaxis medications. (see “Self-Carry Authorization Form”)

OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS

  • Each campus maintains a limited stock of OTC medications for which our nurses & other designated personnel have standing orders from a physician to administer, with your permission (see the “Permission to Administer Standing Order Medications” Form).
  • For any other OTC medications - such as Midol, Cough Drops, Allergy Relief, Cough & Cold Medications, Tums, etc. - PARENTS MUST PROVIDE the medication & complete this form. OTC medications will only be administered per label directions.
  • The "medication administration authorization form" must also be completed to give the school nurse or other personnel permission to administer the medication you provided.

ROUTINE MEDICATIONS

  • Any medication that is administered routinely requires a prescribing provider's signature (MD, DO, NP, PA) and parent authorization on the "medication administration authorization form."
  • The campus's school nurse may be able to assist in obtaining a signature by faxing in some cases.
  • No medication will be administered for 10 days consecutively without a provider's signature.
  • No more than a 30-day supply may be accepted.
  • Any controlled medications must be dropped off by a parent, guardian, or other adult and counted upon drop-off.

NARCOTICS & OPIOIDS

  • Narcotic & Opioid Medications are not routinely administered at school due to safety concerns, including, but not limited to, drowsiness, increased fall risk, impaired learning, the school’s inability to safely monitor for serious side effects, and controlled substance regulations.
  • Exceptions may be considered in rare or special circumstances and require prior review and written approval by a Registered Nurse (RN) and campus administration. (see “Narcotic & Opioid - Special Circumstances Approval Form”)

HERBAL & DIETARY SUBSTANCES

  • Industrial ISD personnel will not administer any medications that are not FDA-approved. This includes any herbal substances, dietary supplements, and anabolic steroids.
  • Exceptions may be granted if prescribed by a physician and required by the IEP or 504 Plan of a student with a disability.
  • Reliable information must be provided in writing and signed by the prescribing physician regarding the safe use of the product, including side effects, toxicity, drug interactions, and adverse effects.
Standing Order - Medications

With enrollment paperwork, you were allowed to grant permission for the school nurse or other assigned personnel to administer medications for which we have standing orders. These medications include:

  • Antibiotic Ointment (Neosporin)
  • Anti-Itch Topical Ointment (Benadryl/Calamine/Caladryl)
  • Oral Numbing Gel (Benzocaine 10% or less)
  • Aloe Vera Gel
  • Aquaphor/Vaseline/White Petroleum
  • Contact Solution
  • Bactine First Aid Antiseptic
  • Saline Eye Wash
  • Benadryl (Oral)
  • Chloraseptic Throat Spray

These will be used only with your permission per the form. Any other medications you would like your child to have available must be provided by you and the medication administration authorization form must be completed.

Self-Carry Medication (Emergency)

The only exception for allowing students to carry medication on their person includes students who carry emergency medications on them such as diabetic supplies (insulin or glucagon), an asthma inhaler, Epi-Pens, etc. If your child will be carrying any medications on them, please complete the "Self-Carry Medication Authorization Form."

This requires that students are responsible, know how and when to administer the medication, and understands the risks of other students using their prescription. The physician's signature, parent's signature, student's signature, and nurse's signature are all required. This also requires that the student be responsible about taking the medication with them on field trips, to practices, games, and other extracurricular events.

Please contact the campus nurse with any further questions.