The board is committed to the inclusion of all students in the education program and recognizes that some students may need prescription and nonprescription medication to participate in their educational program.

Medication shall be administered when the student's parent or guardian (hereafter "parent") provides a signed and dated written statement requesting medication administration and the medication is in the original, labeled container, either as dispensed or in the manufacturer's container.

 

When administration of the medication requires ongoing professional health judgment, an individual health plan shall be developed by by licensed health personnel working under the auspice of the school with collaboration from the parent or guardian, individual’s health care provider or education team pursuant to 281.14.2(256).  Students who have demonstrated competence in administering their own medications may self-administer their own medication.  A written statement by the student’s parent shall be on file requesting co-administration of medication, when competence has been demonstrated.  By law, students with asthma or other airway constricting diseases may self-administer their medication upon approval of their parents and prescribing physician regardless of competency.

Persons administering medication shall include the licensed registered nurse and persons to whom authorized practitioners have delegated the administration of medication (who have successfully completed a medication administration course).  The medication administration course is completed every five years with annual procedural skills checks completed with a registered nurse or pharmacist.  A record of course completion shall be maintained by the school.    

 

A written medication administration record shall be on file including:

•     date;

•     student’s name;

•     prescriber or person authorizing administration;

•     medication;

•     medication dosage;     

 •     administration time;          

•     administration method;

•     signature and title of the person administering medication; and

•     any unusual circumstances, actions, or omissions.

Medication shall be stored in a secured area unless an alternate provision is documented.  Emergency protocols for medication-related reactions shall be posted.  Medication information shall be confidential information as provided by law 

Disposal of unused, discontinued/recalled, or expired medication shall be in compliance with federal and state law. Prior to disposal school personnel shall make a reasonable attempt to return medication by providing written notification that expired, discontinued, or unused medications needs to be picked up. If medication is not picked up by the date specified, disposal shall be in accordance with the disposal procedures for the specific category of medication.

 

 

Legal Reference: Iowa Code 124.101(1),147.107,152.1,155A.4(2),280.16,280.23(2007)

Education [281] IAC 14.1, .2

Pharmacy [657] IAC 8.32(124,155A)

Nursing Board [655] IAC 6.2(152)

 

Cross Reference: 506    Student Records

507    Student Health and Well-Being

603.3  Special Education

607.2  Student Health Services

 

 

Approved 9/23/11     Reviewed   8/18/2021             Revised   8-16-23