Medication Administration
It is the Falmouth School Department’s policy that medications are given at home whenever it is medically feasible. In exceptional cases when the child needs the medication in order to be in school, the prescribing physician can order it during school hours. This policy was developed with the safety of your child in mind.
If medication is necessary the following policy must be followed:
1. Medication will be sent in the original bottle.
2. Written instructions with the following information:
a. Name of child
b. Name of medication
c. Reason for medication
d. Dosage
e. Time to be administered
f. Possible side effects
g. Termination date of medication
3. Parents will provide a signed informed consent.
4. Parents will provide a signed informed consent from the prescribing physician. Click here to download the form for parental and physician signature.
5. Parents must bring large amounts of medication to the health room. The student will not carry more than a day’s supply of medication at a time, unless it is an inhaler.
6. Parents will be responsible for informing the school nurse of any medication change.
7.Medication will be stored in a secure space in the health room. In exceptional cases, when a student is considered by the parent, the school nurse and the physician to be responsible, he/she may be given permission to carry 1 dose of the medication on his/her person. This also includes inhalers and Epi-Pens. Click here to download the form for medication self-administration.
This medication policy applies to all over-the-counter medications including Tylenol, cough syrups, ointments and inhalers.
Note: All attempts will be made to administer medication within thirty minutes of the scheduled time. Parents will be notified of any deviation to this schedule.
If you have any questions, please contact your School Nurse .
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