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School Nurse - Beth Dean
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Medication Policy
In the event that your child is required to receive ANY medication at school, the following policy must be adhered to:
1. Only the school nurse or parent can dispense medication, except for inhalers, insulin, epinephrine, or other medications used to treat a life-thretening condition which can be self-administered when indicated.2. ALL medication must be in the original, prescription labeled container from the pharmacy.3. The prescribing healthcare professional must provide written instructions to dispense the medication at school, including the time the medication is to be given.4. The parent must sign a school medication permission form.5. This policy applies to ALL MEDICATION including over-the-counter medications and cough drops.