If a parent/guardian has requested that his/her child be allowed to carry and self-administer prescription auto-injectable epinephrine or prescription inhaled asthma medication, the parent/guardian’s written statement shall also ( California Education Code §§ 49423, 49423.1 ): 1. Consent to the self-administration; and 2. Release the 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 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 ( California 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 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 ( 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. 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
Chapter 20 – Provision of Healthcare Services, Desert/Mountain SELPA As of 11/1/2016 CAHELP Governance Council Approved
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