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Dixon, IL 61021
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Dixon, IL 61021
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Dixon, IL 61021
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Dixon, IL 61021
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Lincoln Elementary
501 Lincoln Avenue
Dixon, IL 61021
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Washington Elementary
703 East Morgan Street
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-7727
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Dixon, IL 61021
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Medication Administration Print
Written by S. Bennett   
The purpose of administering medications in school is to help each child maintain an optimal state of health to enhance his or her education. Medication should be limited to those required during school hours and necessary to provide the student access to the educational program.
The intent of these guidelines is to reduce the number of medications given in school, yet assure safe administration of medication for those children who require them.
The objective of any medication administration program is to promote self-responsibility. This can be achieved by educating students and their families. The School Health Aides can facilitate this process by providing information regarding the action, dosage, and side effects of medication.

Medication Authorization Form:
The medication authorization form must be completed by the parent and the physician and be kept on file at the student's school.
Guidlines for Medication Administration:
Medications should be limited to those required during school hours and necessary to maintain the child in school.

Medications must be brought to the school by an adult in the original prescription container. You should contact your pharmacy for an extra bottle for school usage.

1. Each dose of medication shall be documented in the child's individual health record. Documentation shall include date, time, dosage, route and signature of the person supervising the child in self-administration as ordered; the reasons shall be entered in the record.
2. Effectiveness and side effects shall be assessed with each administration and documented as necessary in the child's individual health record. Documentation of effects for long-term medications should be summarized at least quarterly or more frequently as determined by the Health Services Coordinator.
3. A procedure shall be established for written feedback to the licensed prescriber and the parent at scheduled appropriate intervals for long term medication or as requested by the licensed prescriber.
4. All permission for long-term medication shall be renewed at least annually. Changes in medication shall have written authorization from the licensed prescriber.


All medications given in school shall be prescribed on an individual basis as determined by the child's doctor and parents shall fill out the medicine authorization form.

A written order for prescription medications must be obtained from the child's licensed prescriber. The order must include:

* Childs name
* Date of birth
* Licensed Prescribers phone and emergency numbers.
* Name of Medication
* Dosage
* Route of administration
* Frequency and time of administration.
* Date of Prescription
* Date of order
* Discontinuation date
* Diagnosis requiring medication
* Intended effect of the medication
* Other medication child in taking
* Time interval for re-evaluation


Medications must be stored in a separate locked drawer or cabinet.? Medications requiring refrigeration should be refrigerated in a secure area.

The parent or guardian will be responsible at the end of the treatment regime for removing from the school any unused medication which was prescribed for their child. If the parent or guardian does not pick up the medication by the end of the school year, the nurse will dispose of and document that medications were discarded. Medication will be discarded in the presence of a witness.

All medication will be self-administered with supervision.

Medication must be brought to the school in the original package or an appropriately labeled container.

* Child's name
* Medication name and dosage
* Administration route or other directions
* Licensed prescribers name
* Pharmacy name, address and phone number
* Name or initials of pharmacist

Inhalers:
(K-4) - Inhalers will be kept in health aids office.
(5-8) - These students may keep inhalers on their person if parents so desire. There should be a notation from the doctor stating the student may carry inhaler on their person.
With inhalers, as with all medications, a medicine authorization form will need to be filled out.
Over the Counter Medications (OTC):
OTC (non prescription) medications shall be brought in with the manufacturer's original label with the ingredients listed and the child's name affixed to the container. In regards to Tylenol or Ibuprofen, a parent will need to fill out a Tylenol authorization form.
Alternative Medicine:
Alternative medications are defined in these guidelines as homeopathic or nutritional substances used for the treatment of medical or health conditions. The same guidelines apply as for OTC medications.
 

Dixon Public Schools, in cooperation with the community, will provide students with a comprehensive educational program that produces well-educated, self-sufficient, and involved citizens.