Administration of Medication

A. Each school principal shall designate a staff member(s) to administer prescribed medications. The staff member(s) shall be trained by a registered nurse in accordance with the procedures in the Sarasota County School Health Manual.

B. Administration of prescription medications during school hours is discouraged unless a physician determines that a student’s health needs require medication during school hours. The Sarasota County School Health Manual shall set forth provisions for administering prescription medications and non-prescription medication.

C. A prescription or non-prescription medication may be administered to a student by a health room aide or registered nurse provided a completed and signed parental authorization and physician’s order is on file at the school.

D. A health room aide or registered nurse will assist in the administration of these medications to the student in the school health room setting. In the event of an emergency situation in which these professional health workers are not available, the school staff who have Medication administration training may assist the student in the administration of medication.

E. All medications will be stored in a locked cabinet in the health room(s).

F. Documentation of the administration of any medication will be made on the medication log.

G. A student may possess and use a medication regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use to treat and/or relieve headaches while on school property or at a school-sponsored event or activity without a physician's note or prescription.