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http://www.docstoc.com/docs/DownloadDoc.aspx?doc_id=13891947 MEDICATION PROCEDURE PRESCRIPTION AND NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES ADMINISTERED AT SCHOOL Oral or Topical Medicines at School Pursuant to Francis Howell School District Policy, the giving of prescription and non-prescription medicine by the nurse, principal or the designee shall be restricted to necessary medication that cannot be given on an alternative schedule. I. Prescription medicine: 1. Must be accompanied by a label affixed by a pharmacy or physician showing: a. Name of student b. Total daily dosage and schedule of administration c. Date purchased d. Physician's name e. Name of medication 2. 3. Must have a written physicians order. A parent/guardian must request in writing that the District comply with the authorized prescribers request to give medication. (The District will not administer the initial dose of any new prescription except in an emergency). Any changes to a medication dosage must be accompanied by an updated Rx prescription label. No outdated medication prescription label will be accepted. Each new prescription must have a new label and vial. This authorization is effective for the school year for which it is granted and must be renewed annually.

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Non-prescription medicine: 1. 2. Must be in the original container. Must have a written order, signed by the physician or advance practice nurse, stating the name of the medication, the name of the child, dosage and schedule of administration and reason for giving the medication. When possible, the prescriber should state potential adverse effects and applicable emergency instructions. A parent/guardian must provide a written request that the district comply with the authorized prescribers request to give medication. The only exceptions to this procedure are delineated in the sections entitled Self-Administration of Medication and Non-prescription Stocked Medication for Secondary and High School Students. This authorization is effective for the school year for which it is granted and must be renewed annually.

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Emergency Medication

Written standing orders will be obtained annually for the administration of emergency medication. IV. Parent/Guardian Administration

In situations where the parent/guardian chooses, the parent/guardian may come to school to administer medicine to his/her child. V. Self-Administration of Inhaled Respiratory Medication/AutoInjector

Students with asthma or any potentially life-threatening respiratory illness/Allergy may carry with them for selfadministration metered-dose inhalers/injectors containing rescue medication. Possession and self-administration of these prescription medications must comply with 167.627 RSMo. (2006) VI. Application of Nurses Professional Judgment

The administration of medication, including over-the-counter medications, is a nursing activity, governed by the State of Missouri Nurse Practice Act. It must be performed by the registered professional nurse. The nurse may delegate and supervise the administration of medication by unlicensed personnel who are qualified by education, knowledge and skill to do so. The registered nurse must provide and document the requisite education, training, and competency verification. The nurse is also empowered to contact the prescriber or pharmacist filling the prescription to discuss the prescription or to verify the validity of the medication order if the nurse has questions regarding the administration of such medication. It shall be the policy of this District that the District will not knowingly administer any medication to a student if the Districts registered professional school nurse believes, in his/her professional judgement, that such administration could cause harm to the student, other students, or the District itself. Such cases may include, but are not necessarily limited to, situations in which the District is being asked to administer medications in a dosage that exceeds the highest recommended dosage listed in the current annual volume of the Physicians Desk Reference or other recognized medical or pharmaceutical text.

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Documentation of Administration

ALL medication permissions require documentation on an individual student medication log and on the student health record. All medications are to be logged daily on a medication log or the individual cumulative health record. VIII. Administration Only by Registered Nurse

Any medication that requires a BP, radial or apical pulse before or after giving, or medications that require a nursing judgment to determine dosage, will not be delegated and can only be given by the R.N. Any medication that must be given via an intravenous/sub-clavian catheter. IX. Security All medication shall be kept in a locked cabinet in the nurse's office or the principal's office.

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Non-Prescription Stocked Medications for Students Secondary and High School Acetaminophen 325 mg. or 500 mg. 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed for pain or fever or Ibuprofen 200 mg. 1 or 2 tablets every 6 to 8 hours as needed for pain or fever, at nurse's discretion as long as there is signed permission from the parents for the administration of such medications on file in the medical record. This will be limited to 8 times during the school year. Elementary School Acetominophen 10-15mg/kg every 4-6 hours for fever or pain. Take as directed per package directions. This will be limited to 4 times per school year and must have written parental permission on file in the nurses office.

PRN medications require documentation on an individual student medication log or on the student health record. Standing orders from Dr. Lord for acetaminophen and ibuprofen are on file in the District Nurse Coordinator office. 2. Elementary, Secondary, and High School Standing orders for the administration of over-the-counter topical medication, such as ointments and nonprescription solutions, are on file in the District Nurse Coordinator office. Standing orders for the present school year include and are reviewed and renewed yearly . Emergency Medications: Epi-Pen Junior CHILDREN < 65 LBS: 0.15 MG as directed Epi-Pen CHILDREN > 65 LBS: 0.30 MG as directed Benedryl for allergic reactions K - 6 th grade: Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride liquid 1 or 2 tsp. (12.5 mg or 25 mg ) x 1 for allergic reaction without signs of anaphalaxis if parents cannot be reached 7 th-12 th grade: Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride capsules 1 or 2 25 mg capsule x 1 for allergic reaction without signs of anaphalaxis if parents cannot be reached XI. IV MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL

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If IV medications are to be administered to a student during school hours, the following guidelines must be followed. 1. Medications must be pre-mixed by the pharmacy or added to IV fluids at home by parent/guardian or Visiting Nurse. Correct labeling of the medication contents must be on the IV fluid bag. A written RX from the physician must accompany the fluids and be placed on file in the health office. First dose of any medication must have been given at home to observe for reaction. Meds may be infused through a port type access, PIC line,or peripheral line. The port / PIC line or peripheral line must be checked by the school nurse at the beginning of the day to insure the infusion needle is adequately secured in place. If the nurse is unsure, the parent is to be contacted to come to the health office to check for placement and security of the infusion needle.

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The nurse will provide emergency care as needed (bleeding from the site, needle pulled out, allergic reaction, etc.). The infusion must be given by a portable infusion pump. The pump must be small and be carried by the student. No large pumps or rolling IV poles are permitted. MEDICATIONS ON FIELD TRIP

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Medications that must be given during the time a students is off campus, be given by a responsible adult, trained by the nurse in the 5 Rs of medication administration. The right medication The right patient (student) The right dosage The right time The right route

These medications include, but not limited to, inhalers, sting allergy medications, diabetic and seizure medications. 2. 3. If appropriate, all medications must be in the prescription bottle or box with the pharmacy label attached. With proper training, inhalers, changes in insulin pumps, insulin and epi-pens may be self administered. All other medications must be carried and administered by the delegated and trained adult. If a responsible adult refuses to take responsibility for the giving of life saving medications, the parent will be asked to accompany his/her student on the field trip. All parents must have a completed background check in order to ride the bus with the students. Parents, who do not have a completed background check, will be able to attend the field trip, but not ride the bus. If the parent is unable to accompany the student, the school district may provide an appropriately trained person to administer the medication. The parent should notify the district in writing at least 2 weeks prior to field trip if they will not be able to attend, so appropriate personnel will be assigned to attend the field trip. All written requests will be reviewed by designated personnel, including school nurse, nurse coordinator, principal and teacher. If the district decides not to send trained personnel, the parent/guardian will be contacted, so alternative arrangements may be made.

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ANY STUDENT FOUND TO BE CARRYING HIS/HER MEDICATION WHILE ON A SCHOOL SPONSORED FIELD TRIP, WITHOUT THE KNOWLEDGE OF ACCOMPANYING PERSONNEL, MAY BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION. A Medication Instruction Documentation form must be filled out and kept on file in the Health Office for any non-professional giving medications to students in the district. The training nurse is not liable for any medication errors that may occur.

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