Administration of Medication During School Hours
POLICY:
1. Administration of Medication -
(a) Each school principal shall designate trained personnel to administer medications of any type.
The staff member(s) shall be trained annually by the County Public Health Department.
(b) Administration of medications during school hours is discouraged unless a physician determines
that a student's health needs require medication during school hours.
(c) Instructions on using a prescription shall be provided by a physician or described on the medication
container provided by the physician or pharmacist.
(d) All medications must be delivered to the school in the original container with the following provided:
1. Name and purpose of medication;
2. Time the medication is to be given;
3. Specific instructions on the administration of the medication;
4. Approximate duration of medication; and,
5. A completed Administration of Medication form.
(e) First dosage of any new medication shall not be administered during school hours because of the
possibility of an allergic reaction.
(f) Medication which is kept at school shall be stored in a secure place under lock and key with the student's
name attached. Only authorized staff who administer said medication shall have access to it. Exceptions
(for asthma, anaphylaxis, etc.) may be granted based upon a physician's order filed with the school.
(g) A record shall be maintained on each student who receives medication during school hours, including the
time each dose was administered. These records shall be made available daily to the principal and the
county health nurse.
Statutory Authority: 1006.062, F.S.
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