BEYOND BOUNDARIES COLLECTIVE'S
PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
The following is our written procedure for the administration of prescription medication by our staff during operating hours.
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION FORM:
The parent must obtain a letter from the child’s physician or health provider indicating the need to administer the prescribed medication to the child during their time at school.
ALL MEDICATIONS MUST BE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND CURRENT.
Our staff must have each parent complete and sign the Authorization for Medication form prior to administration of any medication to a child.
Responsibilities of the Physician/Health Care Provider:
The physician or health care provider must indicate the following in writing:
- Name of the medication, dosage, frequency and method of administration.
- Description of anticipated adverse reactions of the child to the medications.
- Physicians/Health Care Provider signature.
- Parent’s signature approving the administration of the medication (noted on the Authorization of Medication Form).
STORAGE OF MEDICATIONS:
All medications will be stored and secured.
The authorized staff will be the only individuals with access to the medications that are stored.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTERING MEDICATIONS:
The authorized staff will administer all prescribed medication to those children whose parent(s) have signed the Authorization for Medication Form, according to the physician’s orders.