1. Consent to the self-administration; 2. Release for the school nurse or other designated school personnel to consult with the health care provider of the child regarding any questions that may arise with regard to the medication; and 3. Release the Charter LEA and school personnel from civil liability if a child suffers an adverse reaction as a result of self-administering the medication. The parent/guardian shall annually provide the Charter LEA a new written statement from himself/herself and the child’s physician. In addition, the parent/guardian shall provide a new physician statement if the medication, dosage, frequency of administration, or reason for administration changes ( Education Code §§ 49423, 49423.1 ). The parent/guardian shall provide medications in a properly labeled, original container along with the physician’s instructions. For prescribed medication, the container shall bear the name and telephone number of the pharmacy, the child’s identification, name and phone number of the physician, and physician’s instructions. Medications that are not in their original container shall not be accepted or administered. Medications shall be delivered to the school by the parent/guardian, unless the Charter LEA authorizes another method of delivery. The parent/guardian of a child on a continuing medication regimen for a non-episodic condition shall inform the school nurse or other designated certificated employee of the medication being taken, the current dosage, and the name of the supervising physician ( Education Code § 49480 ). A parent/guardian may designate an individual who is not an employee of the Charter LEA to administer medication to his/her child as long as the individual is clearly identified, willing to accept the designation, permitted to be on the school site, and any limitations on the individual’s authority are clearly established. The parent/guardian shall provide a written statement designating the individual and containing the information required above. Designated Employee/Charter LEA Responsibilities The school nurse or other designated school personnel shall: 1. Administer or assist in administering the medication in accordance with the physician’s written statement; 2. Accept delivery of medication from the child’s parent/guardian, including counting and recording the medication upon receipt; 3. Maintain a list of children needing medication during the school day, including the type of medication, times and dosage, as well as a list of children who are authorized to self- administer medication; 4. Maintain a medication log documenting the administration of medication including the child’s name; name of medication the child is required to take; dose of medication; method by which the child is required to take the medication; time the medication is to be taken
Chapter 23 – Provision of Healthcare Services, Charter SELPA As of 09/08/2017 CAHELP Governance Council Approved
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