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Medication Policy

 

GOAL:

To assure the school attendance for the student who must use medication in the treatment of acute and/or chronic disabilities or illnesses.

The policy for the Harlan Community Schools has been developed by the local, state, and national Departments of Health, and related professional associations. Medications shall not be administered unless the following guidelines are followed:

 

A. In acute or chronic illnesses, prescription medication shall be labeled by the pharmacists detailing the name of drug, dosage, name of student and time interval medication is to be given. All local pharmacies will provide a second bottle for school time doses free of charge.
B. Written permission must always be given from the parent or guardian of the student allowing school personnel to
administer the medication at the proper time. Forms to be signed are provided.
C. Medication must be brought to school in a container appropriately labeled by pharmacy or physician. Non-prescription medication should be labeled with the student's name, dosage, and time it is to be given during school-time hours.
D. Record of administration. Each time medicine is administered, a record shall be maintained to include the pupil's name, date, time and signature of the person administering the medication.
E. Security. Each school or facility shall .designate the specific locked- and limited access space within each building to store pupil medication.
F. All medication left at the end of the school year must be picked up by the child's parents.

 

School Time Medications

School time medications will be those that are prescribed, by the physician and are to be given:
 

1. Every 4 hours or 4 times a day ­

2. Every 6 hours

3. Every 1 or 2 hours

4. PRN orders or as needed for some chronic illnesses

5. Medications that are prescribed to be given three times daily can be given at home unless ­
times have been specifically ordered by the physician, i.e.-8 AM, 4 PM & 8PM or later.

Medication Policy

Students may receive medication from the school nurse provided they meet the following criteria:

1. Parental Consent: A signed medication authorization form from a parent or guardian is required.
2. Proper Documentation: The medication must be in its original pharmacy container, clearly labeled with the student’s name, dosage, and administration instructions.
3. Timing: The medication must be scheduled during school hours as specified in the authorization form.
4. Health Compliance: The student must have a valid medical reason for taking the medication during school hours, as verified by a healthcare provider.
5. Over-the-Counter Medications: OTC medication permission is completed during student registration. This allows students to receive over-the-counter medication, such as: Tums, Cough Drops, and Tylenol, etc. to be administered from the school's stock supply. Excessive use may require permission from your medical provider.

Students are not allowed to carry Over-the-Counter Medications.

Please contact the school nurse for any questions or further details.