Policy – Category 2000 (Administration)
BP 2006 – Provision of Healthcare Services
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 ( California Education Code § 49480 ). A parent/guardian may designate an individual who is not an employee of the 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.
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Designated Employee/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 during the regular school day; date(s) on which the child is required to take the medication; physician’s name and contact information; and a space for daily recording of medication administration. The daily record shall contain the date, time, amount of medication administered, and signature of the individual administering the medication; 5. Maintain a medication record including the physici an’s written statement, the parent/guardian’s written statement, the medication log, and any other written documentation related to the administration of medication to the child;
6. Ensure that student confidentiality is appropriately maintained;
BP 2006 – Provision of Healthcare Services
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Desert Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (DMSELPA) (rev. 11/16)
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