in the matters set forth in the statement of the physician and surgeon or physician assistant. (2) In order for a pupil to carry and self-administer prescription auto-injectable epinephrine pursuant to subdivision (a), the school district shall obtain both a written statement from the physician and surgeon or physician assistant detailing the name of the medication, method, amount, and time schedules by which the medication is to be taken, and confirming that the pupil is able to self-administer auto-injectable epinephrine, and a written statement from the parent, foster parent, or guardian of the pupil consenting to the self-administration, providing a release for the school nurse or other designated school personnel to consult with the health care provider of the pupil regarding any questions that may arise with regard to the medication, and releasing the school district and school personnel from civil liability if the self-administering pupil suffers an adverse reaction as a result of self-administering medication pursuant to this paragraph. (3) The written statements specified in this subdivision shall be provided at least annually and more frequently if the medication, dosage, frequency of administration, or reason for administration changes. (c) A pupil may be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to Section 48900 if that pupil uses auto-injectable epinephrine in a manner other than as prescribed. Unlicensed school personnel designated by the site administrator may administer medication if: 1. The unlicensed staff member is willing to perform medication administration; 2. The unlicensed staff member is trained and determined to be capable and competent to be able to safely and accurately administer the medication by a licensed health care professional, who is legally authorized to provide such training and determine competence; 3. The unlicensed staff member performing medication administration is supervised by the licensed health care professional who provided the training, and the supervision, review, and monitoring of the medication administration is documented; 4. The unlicensed staff member does not administer medications that must be administered by injection, medications that have potential for immediate severe adverse reactions, or medications that require a nursing assessment or dosage adjustment before administration, except for emergency medications as allowed by law; 5. The unlicensed staff member designated to administer life-sustaining emergency medication as allowed by law receives documented training and maintains current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from a recognized source of such training, such as the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association; and
Chapter 23 – Provision of Healthcare Services, Charter SELPA As of 09/08/2017 CAHELP Governance Council Approved
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