Medication
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Medication
OSSD BOT Policy JGCD - Student Health Services -- Medicines requires any student who is required to take medication, whether prescribed or over-the-counter, during regular school hours, must comply with school regulations.
- Written permission is to be provided by the parent or guardian requesting that the school district comply with the physician's order for all prescribed medication. The medication permission request form is to be filled out stating: name of medication, dosage to be given, time medication is to be given, number of days to be given, and any other special instruction.
- Medication is to be given to the student by the nurse, principal/designee, provided that the prescribing physician submits medication permission in writing.
- Medication is to be brought to and signed into the nurse or principal/designee by the parent/guardian or an adult designated by the parent/guardian in a container appropriately labeled by the pharmacy or physician. Over-the-counter medication is to be provided by the parent and brought to the nurse or principal/designee in the original container with the child's name clearly labeled on the container. Under no circumstances are students allowed to bring medication to school or take medication home from school.
- The principal will designate the staff member(s) to administer the prescribed or over-the-counter medicine to the student. The person designated to administer the medication will document the medicine log each time the medicine is given.
- A locked cabinet or drawer is provided for the storage of prescribed medication.
- Communication between the parent, school personnel, and physician regarding the effectiveness of the medication administered during school hours is encouraged.
- The nurse or principal/designee of the school will notify the parent/guardian as quickly as possible when the student taking the prescribed or over-the-counter medication shows signs of having an adverse reaction to the medication. (The parent's current telephone number(s) must be available on the student's emergency procedure card which is located in the school office).
- In the event emergency medical treatment is required for any student and the school is unable to contact the parent/guardian by telephone within a reasonable period of time, the parent/guardian consents to and gives authority to school officials to secure the required treatment for the child/ward. The statement for emergency medical treatment is on the student's emergency procedure card. The written consent for emergency medical treatment by the parent/guardian also includes a statement of understanding that the parent/guardian accepts sole responsibility for payment of such medical costs incurred.
- Non-prescription medication (i.e., aspirin, Tylenol, cold medicine, cough drops, homeopathic or herbal medication/preparation, etc.) will not be given to a student by school personnel without prior written permission from a physician. Non-prescription medication must be provided by the parent or guardian as indicated in item #3 above.
- OSSD recognizes that some students have medical conditions which require that the student possess certain medical supplies in order to immediately treat their condition. Therefore, students shall be allowed to possess items such as inhalers, epi-pens, medical supplies, and medications if the student presents to the district a written statement from a licensed physician which documents the need for the student to possess the medical supply and/or medication as well as verification that the student has been directed on its use. In addition to the physician's statement, the student's parents shall execute the district medication permission request form.
- § 37-11-71 - Mississippi Asthma and Anaphylaxis Child Safety Act and OSSD BOT Policy JGCDA - Self-Administration of Asthma and Anaphylaxis Medications. This policy states that schools can maintain a supply of EPIPENs. These will be used for emergencies only.
- OSSD does not allow the use of medical cannabis while on OSSD property as defined by MS Code § 97-37-17 (1) (a).
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