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Medication Policy
Policy #5165
Mount Anthony Union High School recognizes that many students are able to attend school because of the effective use of medication treatment of chronic disabilities or illnesses. It is more desirable for medication to be administered in the home; however, any student who is required to take medication during the school day must comply with the following school regulations:
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
1. Written orders from a physician detailing the name of the student, the name of the medication, the drug dosage, reason for giving and time medication is to be administered must be received by the school nurse or designee.
2. A renewal of a long-term medication order is required each school year.
3. Prescription medications will be given in school only with written permission from the parent or guardian as well as the prescribing physician.
4. Students with the following disorders – i.e. asthma, history of anaphylaxis, cystic fibrosis and diabetes, who have demonstrated responsibility for self-administering their medications shall be allowed to continue with the written permission of the prescribing physician and parent. The privilege may be withdrawn at the discretion of the school nurse if student safety is jeopardized. The parent/guardian and physician will be notified.
5. Medication will be dispensed by the school nurse or an adult trained by the school nurse. Medication must be provided in the original container labeled with the student’s name, dosage and directions. Medications will be locked in the health office or designated area.
6. Unused medication will be destroyed or returned to parent/guardian for disposition.
7. Emancipated minors or students 18 years or older will not be required to provide permission from parents or guardian but
will be required to follow all other aspects of this policy if medication is taken at school.
NON – PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION:
1. Non-prescription medication will be administered only after a permission form has been signed by the parent. Non-prescription medication must be kept in the health office.
2. No aspirin will be given in school because of its possible association with Reye’s Syndrome.
3. Emancipated minors or students 18 years or older will not be required to provide permission from parents or guardians but will be required to follow all other aspects of the policy if medication is to be taken at school.
4. Permission to administer non-prescription medication must be
renewed every school year.
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