1. The District has received a current written and signed request to administer the medication during regular school hours to the student from the parent, legal guardian, or other person having legal control of the student. 2. The student’s physician, dentist, nurse practitioner or physician assistant has provided a signed statement describing the method, amount, and time schedule for administration, and a statement that employees during periods when the student is under the control of the school is medically necessary. 3. Administering over-the-counter medications requires a prescribing practitioner statement as well as consent of the parent or guardian. Protocol for administering over-the-counter medications is the same as for administering prescription medications. 4. Oral, topical, and inhalant medication may be administered by assigned school personnel. Medications requiring other routes of administration will not be given by school personnel except in emergency situations. In non-emergency situations, medications requiring other routes of administration must be given by a registered nurse. 5. All medication that is to be given at school must be furnished by the parent or guardian and delivered to the school by a responsible adult. 6. All prescription medication must be in the original container labeled by the pharmacy with the name of the student, the name of the physician, the name of the medication, the amount to be given (dose), and the duration of the treatment. Over-the-counter drugs must be in the original bottle and labeled with the student’s name. 7. All medication provided to the school is to be kept in a secure location under lock and key. 8. Insofar as possible, one person shall be assigned the responsibility of administering student medication. 9. A record including the type of medication, amount, and the time and day it was administered must be kept for each student receiving medication at school. The person administering the medication must sign the record each time medication is given. 10. Students are not to carry or self-administer medication on school premises unless it is expressly ordered by the student’s physician in writing, because of life threatening circumstances. 11. Authorization for administration of medication on school premises may be withdrawn by the school at any time following actual notice to the student’s parent or guardian. Utah Code § 53A-11-601
5.0412.05 AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEES Issue Date: 5/8/97
The Board shall consult with the Department of Health and other health professionals to determine: 1. Designation of employees who may administer medication. 2. Proper identification and safekeeping of medication. 3. Training of designated employees.
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