1. A written statement from the student's physician detailing the method, amount and time schedules by which the medication is to be taken
2. A written statement from the student's parent/guardian requesting the district to assist the student in taking the medication as prescribed by the physician
Parents/guardians shall be asked to provide a properly labeled pharmacy bottle containing the name and telephone number of the pharmacy, the student's identification, name of the physician, and dosage of the medication to be given.
The designated employee shall:
1. Be responsible for the medication at school and administer it in accordance with the physician's indicated instructions
2. Maintain a list of students needing medication during school hours, including the type of medication, times, and dosage
3. Maintain a log recording the student's name and the time and date when medications were given
4. Keep all medication in a locked drawer or cabinet
5. If the designated employee is not a registered nurse, the employee must be inserviced by district employed registered nurse on proper administration techniques and side effects of medication being administered.
Parents/guardians who request that a student be allowed to self administer, monitor or treat his/her existing medical condition must make this request in writing and provide written approval by the student's physician. Student must meet with school medical personnel and demonstrate knowledge of correct dosage, usage and side effects as well as proper and safe technique.
Notifications
The Superintendent or designee shall inform all parents/guardian of the above requirements: (Education Code 49480)
Regulation ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
approved: September 9, 1997 Alhambra, California