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DoDEA School Health Services Manual 2942.0 Volume 1 Revised: 2016 DRAFT
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Safe Administration of Medications Guidelines
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Safe Administration of Daily Medications in the Absence of the
School Nurse
These policies/ guidelines are to ensure the safe and consistent
administrat ion of medicat ion to students.
1.
The only medications given at school are those that follow the DoDEA guidelines,
published in the DoDEA
School Health Services Manual
Section F-3: Medication
Policy.
2.
The school student/parent handbook explains the policy and requirement for the
sponsor/parent/guardian.
3.
Only medications properly prescribed by a primary care manager/health care
provider with the appropriate permission forms that match the pharmacy labels on
the medication will be administered.
4.
Over-the-counter medications fall under the same rules as prescribed medications.
Over-the-counter medications accompanied by the appropriate permission forms, if
received unopened and labeled by the sponsor/parent/guardian may be given.
5.
All medications are stored in the locked storage container
[insert location]
.
6.
Students are not allowed to carry their own medication and self-medicate
unless
students have a completed SHSM Form H-3-9, “Student Permission to Retain
Control of Medication” on file. Back up medications and written orders must be
stored in the nurse’s office.
7.
Document all medication administered, using the approved electronic SIS or on a
medication administration log (SHSM Form H-3-2-1).
8.
NEVER
accept and/or administer new medications unless a registered nurse is
available to check the doctor’s orders against the medication container/label for
errors. (Call a school nurse within the school complex or district for assistance).
*****Refer to SHSM Form H-3-10, “Medication In-service” for further guidance*****