Northern Lehigh Elementary Schools 

Health Room

 

 

As in the past, medication should be administered at home whenever possible.  However, we realize some students require medication during school hours and provide these regulations to protect children.

 

All medications (prescription and over-the-counter) must be hand delivered by a parent or responsible adult to the appropriate school personnel for all elementary students.  An exception may be made to allow students to carry inhalers and/or epipens if the school has a signed letter from the physician ordering this practice.  A new letter must be placed on file with the school nurse every year.

 

All prescription medications must be provided in the original container and display the label prepared by the pharmacy.  If medication must be administered at school and at home, ask your pharmacist to prepare a duplicate bottle when filling the prescription.

 

Over-the-counter medications must be provided in their original container.  Put your child's name on the container.  Dosages which exceed the recommended amount listed on the label will not be given to the student unless accompanied by a written request from the physician.

 

A written authorization for medication must be signed by the parent or guardian and must include the following:

 

All controlled substances as identified in the Federal Narcotics Act (such as ritalin, dexedrine and codeine) must have both written authorization from the prescribing physician and parental authorization.  A new physician authorization must be placed on file with the school nurse every year.

 

Medications will be administered only by mouth.  An injection can be given only if the immediate health of the student is endangered.  Written parental and physician authorization must be provided indicating the necessity of an injection.

Click here for "Authorization for Medication" and  "Physician Request for Administration of Medication" forms.

 

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