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WESTBURN SCHOOL POLICY STATEMENT SUBJECT: ADMINISTRATION OF PRESCRIBED MEDICATION BY SCHOOL STAFF RATIONALE: Procedures are necessary to administer prescribed medication for students when the parent or caregiver is unable to do so. However, the school understands there may be some parents/caregivers who encourage their child to take responsibility for their own medication, e.g. asthma inhalers kept in school bags. PURPOSES: To ensure that medication, as prescribed by a medical practitioner, is administered in accordance with the parents/caregiver’s instructions on the form entitled “Parents/Caregivers Request for Westburn School to Administer Medication”. GUIDELINES: 1. All parents/caregivers and staff are made aware of this policy and following procedures, by its inclusion in the Westburn Information booklet. This is distributed to all parents/ caregivers, upon enrolment, and staff also receive a copy. A copy is also held at the office. 2. Before any prescribed medication can be administered, parents/caregivers must complete the “Parents/Caregivers Request for Westburn School to Administer Medication” form. This form is to be signed by the parent/caregiver and the School Secretary, as well as one other staff member who will administer the medication in the event of the School Secretary’s absence from school. 3. Any medication held by the school must be prescribed by a New Zealand general 4. It will be the parent/caregiver’s responsibility to inform the school of any change in the student’s medication and the previously signed form will need to be amended detailing any such change. 5. A medication register is maintained and will be signed each time medication is 6. Any treatment or medication to be given by the School Secretary (or in her absence, the designated person) on an irregular needs basis should be detailed on the signed form and entered in the Register when administered, e.g. Ventolin. 7. Painkilling medication, e.g. Panadol may be administered by the School Secretary (or in her absence, the designated person) only after verbal permission has been requested and given by the parent/caregiver. This is also recorded in the medication register. 8. The medical practitioner’s directions on the label of medicines will be followed by the staff 9. Medication administered by school staff will be stored appropriately, e.g. in the refrigerator, in a secured area. The Medication Agreement will state that a current (i.e. within the use by date) and adequate supply of medication is to be held at the School, and it is the parent/caregiver’s responsibility to provide the school with any further medication as required. 10. Students requiring regular medication will obtain this from the School Secretary at the time required. However, if the School Secretary is absent from school, the medication will be administered by the designated person named in the written agreement, at the time required. 11. If the medication is refused or not taken, this will be noted in the Register and the 12. If, at any time, the school secretary or designated person feels it is inappropriate or is unwilling to administer medication, the school may ask the parent/caregiver to perform this task. Next review: August 2013 Signed: Sonya White (Chairperson) ______________________________________________ PARENTS/CAREGIVERS REQUEST FOR WESTBURN SCHOOL
TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION
Child’s name: ……. …………………………………………………………………………………. Address: …………….…………………………………………………………………………………. Parent/Caregiver’s full name: ………………………………………………………………………… Parent/Caregiver’s phone number: …………………………… Mobile phone: …………………. Emergency Contact – Name: …………………………………. Phone number: ………………. Name and phone number of GP or specialist: ………………………………………………………. Medical Condition: ……………………………………………………………………………………. Name of Medication: …………………………………………………………………………………. Dosage and time to be given at School: ……………………………………………………………… Date when medication is to finish (if applicable): …………………………………………………… Other directions: ………………………………………………………………………………………. Expiry Date of medication (on container): …………………………………………………………. Special storage requirements, e.g. in fridge, etc. …………………………………………………… Any known side effects of medication: ……………………………………………………………… PARENTAL CONSENT FOR MEDICATION TO BE ADMINISTERED AT SCHOOL: I/We request that the school administer the above medication to my/our child as detailed above and that we understand the following: 1. I/we accept that Westburn School does not have a trained medical officer to administer 1. I/we accept responsibility for the decision to give this medication to my/our child, and acknowledge the school is in no way responsible for that decision. 2. I/we accept that the school cannot guarantee that the medication will be given at a precise time or by the same person, although every endeavour will be made to so so. 3. I/we will notify the school about any changes to dose and recommended time when medication is to be given, and fill out a new request form. 4. I/we recognise that the medication is given at my/our request and that any future effects on my/our child is not now, or at any time in the future, the school’s responsibility. 5. I/we recognise that the responsibility to provide the school with a current (i.e. within the use by date) and adequate supply of medication is mine/ours. Signed: ………………………………… Relationship to Child: ………………. Date: …………… Signed: ………………………………………… Signed: ……………………………………………

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