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Medications and Health Care At School
(Administrative
Form JLCD-13)
1. Does the school provide medications?
No, the school does not provide medication. Medication must be
brought to the front office or school clinic by the parent/guardian.
An “Authorization to Administer” medication form must be completed.
2. May the parent/guardian bring and give medications to their
student?
Yes, a parent/guardian may come to school and give their child medication. Appropriate visitor
sign in procedures should be followed.
3. Where can I find authorization forms?
Authorization forms are found in the front office, school clinic, or
online. To access forms online
click
here.
4. Why do I need a doctor's note for adult strength over-the-counter
medication when my doctor has told me this is appropriate for my
student’s weight (or condition)?
The school nurse wants to protect your child and must follow
guidelines for dosage
recommended by the manufacturer.
5. How do students get their medications at the After School Program
(ASP)?
The principal, with input from the licensed school nurse, and the
After School Program
Director, will determine by whom and how medication will be secured
and administered at
ASP.
6. Why do medications have to be in the original container?
The original container provides information from the manufacturer
about over-the-counter
medications, including the name of the medication, the proper dose,
how the medication should be given, how often the medication can be
given, possible side effects, and when the
medication is no longer effective (an expiration date).
The original prescription container includes the name of the
medication, the patient’s name, the
prescribing doctor, the proper dose, how and when it should be
given, how long the medication should be given, when the medication
expires, and the pharmacy where the medication was purchased.
All of this information is necessary for the school nurse to
administer medication in a safe manner.
7. What if my child’s medication or dosage changes?
Parents/guardians must inform the school nurse of any medication
changes. New medication or
different doses will not be given unless the parent completes a new
medication form. The information on the prescription bottle label
must match the new consent form.
8. Can my child take herbal medication at school?
No. Over-the-counter diet pills, vitamins, dietary supplements,
including minerals or herbs will
not be given.
9. May my child carry cough drops at school?
All students may carry cough drops and throat lozenges as long as an
“Over-The-Counter Medication Permission” form is completed and the school
nurse has the original completed form on file. The student should
carry a copy of the form with the medication. The medication must be
kept in the original container.
10. May my child carry over-the-counter medication at school?
Middle and high school students (grades 6-12) may carry certain
over-the counter medications: ibuprofen (i.e.: Advil, Motrin,
Midol), acetaminophen (Tylenol), aspirin, antacids, cough drops and
throat lozenges with a completed “Over-the-Counter Medication
Permission Form” on file
in the clinic. The student should carry a copy of the form with the
medication. The medication
must be kept in the original container.
11. Can my child carry his asthma inhaler at school?
Yes, students may carry inhalers, Epipens or insulin with a
completed “Authorization for
Student to Carry a Prescription Inhaler, Epipen or Insulin” form on
file in the clinic.
12. Why is there a place for the health care provider to sign the
authorization form for my child to carry their inhaler at school?
The health care provider’s signature indicates that your child has
been instructed on the
proper use of their inhaler and that your child is responsible for
administering it to himself/herself without supervision. The form
can be faxed to the doctor and then faxed back to the individual
school nurse.
13. Why do I have to have a prescription label on the inhaler?
The prescription on the inhaler includes the child’s name, how often
it is to be used and what dose is appropriate for your child. It is
difficult to keep the label directly on the inhaler. You can write
your child’s name on the inhaler and bring the labeled prescription
box to the school
nurse.
14. If my child is sick, why can't I bring them medicine and send
them back to
class?
You can, unless your child has a fever, vomiting, two episodes of diarrhea, a rash that may be
contagious, or any other condition that the school nurse or
administrator believe may be
contagious or disruptive to the class or teacher.
15. If I give my child Tylenol for a fever, can I still send them to
school?
If the fever is more than 100.9 degrees F before you give them
Tylenol, then your child cannot come to school. Your child may
return to school when his/her temperature is below 101 degrees F
without Tylenol or any other fever reducing medication for 24 hours,
if s/he feels well and is not showing any signs of illness.
16. If I give my child Tylenol for aches and pains can I still send
them to
school?
Your child is welcome at school while taking Tylenol and any other
over-the-counter
medication for an injury, dental work, etc. However, if the
medication is for a sore throat,
earache or flu like symptoms, please keep them at home.
17. Why can’t I put medicine in my child’s lunch box if he/she has
to take
medicine at lunch?
Medication in a lunch box could be lost or taken by another child.
If a staff member found the
medication it could be considered an illegal drug with consequences
according to the Code of Conduct. Medications must be brought to the
front office or school clinic by parents/guardians
in the original and properly labeled container.
18. If I treat my child for lice can I send them back to school the
same day?
Yes. Please bring your child back to the school nurse to be
rechecked.
19. Why do I have to bring in a box top to verify lice treatment?
A box top from the product provides the school nurse with the type
of treatment that was used
and confirms that treatment was provided for the child since a
prescription is not necessary for treatment of head lice.
20. How much time do I have to get to the school if the nurse calls
me to pick
up my child because he's sick?
You, or a person you designate, should arrive within one hour of
being called. Most school
clinics have an area where your child can rest for a short period of
time. You, or a person you
designate, must arrive within 15 minutes if your child has a fever
of 104 degrees F or higher.
Otherwise, 911 will be called.
21. How long will my child’s over-the-counter medication be given at
school?
Over-the-counter medication may be given with parent/guardian
permission as needed through
out the school year. A doctor’s note is required for
over-the-counter medication that is given
for more than 10 consecutive school days.
22. What happens to my child’s medication at the end of the school
year?
All medications not picked-up by parents by the last day of school
will be destroyed.
5/16/05
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