The Border Land School Division acknowledges that certain students may require prescribed medication during the school day to function as near to their potential as possible.  The Division also realizes that the administration of prescribed medication by the parent/guardian of the child or by appropriate medical authorities is not always possible at the required times during the school day.

Prescribed medication is administered only in the manner, and under the conditions outlined in the procedure for administering medication to students, by the principal, vice-principal, or support staff designated by the principal.

Administering Medication to Students 

Legal guardians must provide the school with a completed Administration of Prescribed Medication form.

• A copy of the prescription and recommended dosage and any other conditions that apply.
• Parental permission and signature approving the administration of the prescribed medication.

Parents must notify the school immediately if the medication is no longer required. A new Administration of Prescribed Medication form must be submitted each year and whenever the physician changes the prescription.

Schools will designate a specific, locked, and limited access storage space within the school to store the medication.

Schools will ensure that there is a copy of the Administration of Prescribed Medication form in the Student Support Insert in the Cumulative file (Yellow folder) of the student and that a copy is available for immediate reference by the principal and/or staff designated by the principal to administer the prescribed medication.

Schools may refuse to administer prescribed medication to any child whose parent/guardian has not fully completed the approved Administration of Prescribed Medication form.

If a student will not take the prescribed medication, the principal (or designate) will contact the parent(s)/guardian(s) immediately.

This policy is restricted to the administration of prescribed medication that can be taken orally (e.g. pills) or that can be applied externally.

ADMINISTRATION OF URGENTLY REQUIRED MEDICATION

Border Land School Division recognizes that some students attending schools may require medication for the management of life-threatening conditions including, but not limited to acute allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), asthma attacks, seizure disorders, and response to low blood sugar emergencies.

The Board requires schools to respond to students’ health care needs and supports according to provincial URIS procedures, and to work with the designated nurse through the Unified Referral Intake System (URIS) to develop health care plans for these students.

BORDER LAND SCHOOL DIVISION

ADMINISTRATION OF PRESCRIBED MEDICATION FORM

The Border Land School Division recognizes the fact that certain students may require prescribed medication during the school day in order to function as near to their potential as possible.  The Division will attend to the administering of prescribed medication provided that the parents (legal guardians) complete (and arrange for completion of) this form. 

Parents shall complete a new form each school year and whenever the physician changes the prescription.

In order for the school to carry out this request, the following must occur:

• The consent form must be signed
• Medication must be provided in the original prescription bottle.
• Medication must be administered according to the directions on the prescription label.

PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S PERMISSION TO GIVE MEDICATION TO A PUPIL (TO BE COMPLETED BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN):

1. This medication has been previously administered in my presence and has been well-tolerated.

    

2. I request that the medication __________________________________________________

   (name of medication)

   be administered to _________________________________________________________ .

   (name of student)

    

3. I will deliver/send the medication as follows: _____________________________________

    

   __________________________________________________________________________

    

4. I shall ensure that an adequate supply of medication is provided to the school, and that it is replaced prior to expiration.

    

5. I will pick up unused medication at the end of the school year.

    

6. I shall notify the school immediately if the medication is no longer required.

__________________________________                     ______________________________

Date                                                                                                                       Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian

BORDER LAND SCHOOL DIVISION

Administration of Prescribed Medication Record

School:                                                                                                                                                                      

Name of Student:

Name of Medication:

This personal information, or personal health information is being collected under authority of Border Land School Division and will be used for educational purposes or to ensure the health and safety of the student.  It is protected by the Protection of Privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Personal Health Information Act.  If you have any questions about the collection, contact the Border Land School Division Access and Privacy Coordinator at 204-324-6491.