• 507.2


    Code No. 507.2

    ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION TO STUDENTS

    Some students may need prescription and nonprescription medication to participate in their educational program.

    Medication shall be administered when the student's parent or guardian (hereafter "parent") provides a signed and dated written statement requesting medication administration and the medication is in the original, labeled container, either as dispensed or in the manufacturer's container.

    When administration of the medication requires ongoing professional health judgment, an individual health plan shall be developed by the an authorized practitioner with the student and the student's parent. Students who have demonstrated competence in administering their own medications may self-administer their medication. A written statement by the student's parent shall be on file requesting coadministration of medication, when competence has been demonstrated.   By law, students with asthma or other airway constricting diseases may self -administer their medication upon approval of their parents and prescribing physician regardless of competency.  

    Persons administering medication shall include the licensed registered nurse, parent, physician, and persons who have successfully completed a medication administration course, or be an authorized practitioner, including , parents. A medication administration course and periodic update shall be conducted by a registered nurse or licensed pharmacist, and a record of course completion kept on file at the agency.

    A written medication administration record shall be on file including:

    •date;

    •student’s name;

    •prescriber or person authorizing administration;

    •medication;

    •medication dosage;

    •administration time;

    •administration method;

    •signature and title of the person administering medication; and

    •any unusual circumstances, actions, or omissions.

    Medication shall be stored in a secured area unless an alternate provision is documented. Emergency protocols for medication-related reactions shall be posted. Medication information shall be confidential information.

    Legal Reference:Iowa Code §§124.101(1), 147.107, 152.1, 155A.4(2), 280.16, 280.23 (2009)

    Education [281]—IAC §41.404(3)

    Pharmacy [657]—§8.32(124, 155A), IAC

    Nursing Board [655]—§6.2(152), IAC

    Cross Reference:506Student Records

    507Student Health and Well-Being

    603.3Special Education

    607.2Student Health Services

    Approved: 04/11/2006

    Reviewed: 03/14/2006, 03/24/2011, 03/22/2016

    Revised: