Attachment 1: MEDICATION POLICY

HARDEMAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MEDICATION POLICY
 
Parents should use every effort to have medication times set for time periods other than school hours.  When it is not possible, trained school staff, may assist in the administration of medication during school hours, subject to the following rules:
 
1. All medication must be brought to the school by a responsible adult, so please do not send any medication with your child.  Medication should be given to the appropriate designated school official, who will count and record the number or amount received witnessed by the depositor.
 
2. All medication must be brought to school in the original, pharmacy labeled container. The container shall display: A. Student’s Name B. Prescription Number C. Medication Name and Dosage D. Administration Route or Other Directions E. Date F. Licensed Prescriber’s Name G. Pharmacy Name, Address, and Phone Number
 
3. Over the counter drugs to include lotions, salves, and ointments, Tylenol, cough medicines, etc., shall: A. Require an order from a licensed prescriber.  B. Medication must be provided in an unopened container with the manufacture’s original label with the ingredients listed.  The student’s name must be affixed to the container.
 
4. Medications must be kept under lock and in an area designated by the principal, and will be dispensed in the office except in certain special areas including CDC classes and disciplinary settings.  Emergency medicines (i.e. asthma inhalers, EPI-Pens, etc.) may be kept by the student as deemed necessary by the parent.
 
5. Unused medication not picked up by the parent will be discarded after 14 days or at the end of the school year.
 
6. A Medication Administration Record is utilized on all students receiving medication at school.  Only licensed nurses may make changes on this form.
 
7. A Medication Variance Report will be completed in the event of a medication error.

Attachment 2: HARDEMAN COUNTY SCHOOLS DISCIPLINARY LEVELS