MEDICATIONS (PVUSD POLICY)
When it is necessary for your child to take medication during school hours, the following requirements must be met:
1. Prescription medicine must be in the ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH A CURRENT PRESCRIPTION LABEL.
2.There must be WRITTEN PERMISSION from the parent/guardian to administer medication to your child. Name of the medication, dosage, time and dates to be given must be stated on the form. A separate medication form needs to be completed for EACH MEDICATION. Please also provide an empty, labeled second bottle for each medication for transporting field trip medications.
Medications are expected to be brought to school by the parent/guardian UNLESS the parent has given written permission for the student to transport medications.
Students MAY NOT keep medication with them or carry medications home from school due to safety concerns.
5. It is recommended that liquid medicines that must be refrigerated be left in the Health Center during the dates to be dispensed and that you keep a needed amount at home. Most pharmacies will dispense two bottles of prescribed medicine if you request it.
6. Inhalers cannot be kept in the possession of the student without a written doctor's order. This must be discussed with the nurse first.
7. Medications brought to school which do not meet the necessary requirements (e.g., in the original labeled container, signed permission form, etc.) WILL NOT BE DISPENSED by the nurse and will be kept in a locked cabinet in the Health Center until a parent/guardian verifies the medication and follows the procedures for dispensing the medication or picks up the medication.
8. Any extra medication(s) that have not been picked up by the parent/guardian at the end of treatment or at the end of the school year will be disposed of.
9. The Health Center will not stock over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, antihistamines, antacids, cough drops, etc. If you and/or your doctor feel it is necessary for your student to receive medication of this nature during the school day, please contact the nurse.
10. If your child requires a morning dose of medication, it is recommended that he/she recieve it at home BEFORE LEAVING FOR SCHOOL. We have found that the educational process is enhanced when students take their morning medication(s) at home. They arrive at school ready to meet the day!
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