By law, SLArts personnel may NOT administer any type of medication to students, except as described below. We may offer students soap and water, band-aids (though not antibiotic ointment), and occasionally ice packs.
If students need an OTC medication* (over-the-counter medicine, such as ibuprofen) while at school:
✔ They may bring enough for one day to keep and use at school.
- Medications may NEVER be shared with anyone at school.
- Medications must be put away, preferably in their locked locker.
✔ If a larger supply is needed at school, and/or if school personnel are to administer the OTC medication:
- Medication must stay in the office.
- It must be treated like a prescription medication (see below).
If students need a prescription medication while at school:
✔ We MUST have a Student Medication Form on file for the current school year.
- Forms are available in the office and BELOW.
- They must be filled out/signed by both a parent and a physician.
- They must specify EACH authorized medication by name, indication, dosage, method to administer, and time/frequency of administration.
✔ The medication must be kept locked up in the office.
✔ Students may carry certain emergency prescription medications such as inhalers and epi-pens, if this is noted by their physician and parent on their Student Medication Form.
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