Medications

Any over- the- counter medication (OTC'S)  such as cough drops, antacids, headache remedies, and/or other OTC medications, will only be administered  at school, during school hours, when accompanied by the:

A written order from the student's prescribing health care provider.

The parent signed consent on the school Medication Authorization Form.

All OTC medications must be in the original packaging, with the students name, name of medication and dosage, as well as the diagnosis for administering the OTC medication.

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION INCLUDING SELF-ADMINISTERED MEDICATIONS (INHALERS, DIABETES MEDICATIONS, EPI-PENS, etc.)

Any prescription medications will only be administered when accompanied by the:

1. A written order from the providing medical provider.  
2. Prescription medications must arrive in the pharmacy containers with all identifying information noted.  
3. Prescription medications will be administered at school during school hours when ordered by the prescribing physician.

Forms for Prescription Medications and Self Administered Medications can be found on the website (www.manteno5.org), click on HEALTH SERVICES then on FORMS.

***School Nurses have the confidential discretion to contact prescribing physicians if questions arise regarding medication administration to students.***

*Students will not be administered a prescription medication and/or an OTC medication
without the completed Medication Authorization form which has been signed by the parent/guardian and the health care provider.

http://www.dhs.state.il.us/onenetlibrary/27897/documents/schoolhealth/medguide2000.pdf

For all Emergency Rescue Medications the student must have an emergency action plan and/or medication authorization fomr completed by their health care provider.  

1. Allergy
2. Asthma
3. Diabetics
4. Seizure

Please refer to Health Forms tab for a copy of the specific medical condiation for your reference. 

Emergency action plans and medicaiton authorization form MUST be completed annually.