The nurse cannot give medications safely or legally unless these steps are followed:

• Written permission from parent/guardian.
• Written note/instructions from child’s doctor stating:
  • Name of medication
  • Amount of dose
  • Time does should be given
  • Length of administration
  • Diagnosis and/or reason for medication
  • Doctor/Provider signature
• Medication must be in pharmacy-labeled, childproof container. Non-prescription medicine must be in an un-opened store package that will be kept here at school  (for example, Tylenol).
• Parent/guardian brings medication to the nurse’s office.

This refers to all medications, including over-the-counter (OTC) medications such as aspirin, Tylenol, ibuprofen, cough syrups, cough drops, etc.

ADMINISTERING MEDICATION

Medications administered at school must be carried into the nurse's office by an adult. The medication must be presented with a MD script indicating school hour administration, a written parental request for school administration and be in the original container; same rules apply for over-the-counter medication.

State laws prohibit us from giving any medication without a MD order. School nurses do not have supplies of over-the-counter medications in their offices.

Medicine should never be sent to school in plastic bags or containers; only in the original packaging. Your cooperation is appreciated.