Policy – Category 2000 (Administration)
BP 2006 – Provision of Healthcare Services
1. The parent/guardian is required to inform the school nurse or other designated employee of the medication being taken, the current dosage, and the name of the supervising physician; and 2. With t he parent/guardian’s consent, the school nurse or other designated employee may communicate with the child’s physician regarding the medication and its effect and may counsel school personnel regarding the possible effects of the medication on the child’s physical, intellectual and social behavior, as well as possible behavioral signs and symptoms of adverse side effects, omission, or overdose.
3.3
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
Before a designated employee administers or assists in the administration of any prescribed medication to any child, or any child is allowed to carry and self- administer prescription auto-injectable epinephrine or prescription inhaled asthma medication during school hours, the LEA shall have a written statement from the child’s physician and a written statement from the child’s parent/guardian ( California Education Code §§ 49414.5, 49423, 49423.1; Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations § 600 ):
The physician’s written statement shall clearly ( California Education Code §§ 49423, 49423.1; Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations § 602 ):
1. Identify the child;
2. Identify the medication;
3. Specify the method, amount, and time schedules by which the medication is to be taken;
4. Contain the name, address, telephone number, and signature of the physician; and
5. If a parent/guardian has requested that his/her child be allowed to self- administer prescription auto-injectable epinephrine or prescription inhaled asthma medication, confirm that the child is able to self-administer the medication.
The parent/guardian’s written statement shall:
1. Identify the child;
BP 2006 – Provision of Healthcare Services
Page 7
Desert Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (DMSELPA) (rev. 11/16)
Made with FlippingBook interactive PDF creator