5330A - EMERGENCY MEDICATION

Board Policy 5330 and the procedures on the administration of medication in AG 5330 must be observed at all times.

School personnel should administer only physician prescribed kits, or equivalent.

Schools are to be notified, in writing, of a student who may need emergency medication by his/her parents or physician. In all cases, this information should be conveyed to the school nurse who will be responsible for ensuring that selected staff members receive appropriate instruction in the administration of such medication.

In addition, a notation should be made on the student's emergency medical authorization Form 5341 F1 for use on field trips. The medication should be available to the trip leader who should be trained in its proper application.

Parents are responsible for providing the school with the proper medication with an adequate expiration date at the beginning of each school year.

Medication procedures should be reviewed with appropriate staff at the beginning of school each year.