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Medication can be administered at school in accordance with district policy and state law:
Parents must completely and appropriately complete an Authorization for Medication Administration in its entirety before medication can legally be administered at school.
The information on the medication authorization must match the pharmacy label or the manufacturer's directions exactly. If the directions, use or dosage deviates from this a signed order must be provided by an Oregon Licensed Physician.
Verbalorders cannot be taken by parents; the authorization must be in writing, and signed by the parent.
All medication must be supplied, transported and maintained by the parent in the pharmacy or manufacturers containers.
Any medication in unmarked, non-original containers will be disposed of.
Prescription medications must be in a pharmacy container with a current prescription label reflecting the dosage and time to be administered at school.
Non-prescription medication must be in the original container with the dosage information easily readable.
Any medication that is not approved for the age of your student or the reason for administration (off-label) must have a providers orderto be administered.
Pills that must be divided should be cut in advance by parents
Time release and extended release medication cannot be cut or crushed.
Medication is student specific and condition specific and may only be administered to the student listed on the bottle and form for the reasons listed on the bottle and authorization.
Only FDA approved medications that are required for a student to stay in school can be administered at school. Nutritional supplements are not permitted.
Authorizations:
Signed Authorization for Medication Administration is required for administration of all non-injectable medications in the school setting:
Authorization for Medication Administration
Authorization for Medication Administration Directions/Rules
Signed Authorization for Specialized Care is required for injectable medications in the school setting:
Authorization for Specialized Care for Severe Allergic Reaction
Authorization for Specialized Care for Emergency Glucagon
Self-Medication
Student's may self-carry and self administer medication once a Self- Medication Agreement ( second page of Authorization for Medication Administration) is completed.
Self-Management
Self-Management may occur in the school setting for specific diagnoses such as Diabetes when the provider has designated the student as such. A Self-Management Contract is required.
Diabetes Self-Management Contract
Staff Training
Any staff administering medication must first complete annual medication training.
Resources:
Medication Administration Record
PRN Medication Administration Record
How to Dispose of Unused Medication
Proper Disposal of Prescription Medication
Oregon Legislation Pertaining to Medication Administration at School:
Oregon Revised Statutes
Oregon Administrative Rules
Administration of Prescription and Nonprescription Medication to Students
Self-Administrator of Prescription and Nonprescription Medications
Molalla River School District Board Policies Pertaining to Medication Administration at School: