Medication at School
The Hamilton County Medication Policy states that a Medication Consent Form must be completed by a parent or legal guardian and must be signed by the child’s licensed healthcare provider in order for the school designee to dispense medication to a child.
A new Medication Consent form must be provided to the school at the beginning of each new school year. The Medication Consent form must be updated by the child’s licensed healthcare provider when there is a change in dosage or time of medication.
Medication must be brought to the school office by a parent or guardian. No medication is to be taken to or from school by the elementary student.
Any unused medication must be picked parent or legal guardian at the end of the school year. Unused medication that is not picked up on or before the last day of school or if medication that has expired, will be properly disposed by the school.
All medication must be in a pharmacy labeled bottle or prescription labeled bottle. The information on the prescription bottle label must match the information on the Medication Consent Form. Missed medication dosages will NOT be dispensed unless upon parent request. A parent is responsible for administrating any missed dosages of medication.
Prescribed emergency medications to address life-threatening situations must be readily accessible to the student at all times. These may be in the students possession or in a designated location as a appropriate to the situation (field trips, etc.). Examples of these medications include but not necessarily limited to asthma inhalers, epi-pens, glucose tablets, glucagons injection, benadryl, and others.
The school system retains the right to reject requests for administering medication that is not in compliance with the above guidelines.
First aid for minor injuries will be given at school. In case of more-serious accidents or sudden illness, the parent will be notified. It is essential that the emergency number be in the office and tat it be up-to-date. We would encourage a parent to have two emergency numbers.
THE_SCHOOL_CANNOT:Treat old wounds, cuts, remove ticks, remove splinters, treat skin disease such as impetigo, poison oak, etc., or pinkeye. All cases of skin or eye infections that are communicable must have an admission permit from the doctor or health department before returning to school.