Medication Policies

BLACKLICK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

555 Birch Street

Nanty - Glo, PA 15943

Mrs. Cheryl Lauer, School Nurse                                           Division of School Health 

            AUTHORIZATION FOR MEDICATION DURING SCHOOL HOURS

Ideally, all medication should be given at home. It is recognized that at the present time many students are able to attend regular school because of the effectiveness of medication in the treatment of chronic disabilities and illnesses. However, any student who is required to take medication during the regular school day MUST comply with school regulations. These regulations include the following:                                                                            

 ALL MEDICATION will be administered by the school nurse or other authorized personnel under the following conditions:

1. Upon written request from the physician to the school officials that prescription medication must be administered to the student. Included in the request must be the name of the student, name of the medication, dosage, and frequency of administration                  
2. Parental or guardian written request that all medication be administered to the student including prescription and non-prescription medications.
3. All medication must be in protective containers that are properly labeled by the physician, pharmacy or manufacturer.
   
4. Medication will not be accepted in plastic bags, aluminum foil, saran wrap, or plastic containers (such as Tupperware, Rubbermaid or pill boxes).
   

ADDITIONAL NOTE: FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF YOU AND YOUR CHILD, IT WOULD BE BENEFICIAL THAT THE PRESCRIBED MEDICATION BE PROCESSED IN TWO CONTAINERS BY YOUR PHARMACIST, THEREBY ALLOWING ONE PRESCRIPTION TO REMAIN IN SCHOOL AND ONE TO REMAIN AT HOME.

Any medication to be administered during the school day should be taken to the nurse’s office (or main office) as soon as possible after the student arrives at school unless the physician’s order includes self-administration.  

These regulations are for the safety and protection of all the students in the district. Your cooperation with these regulations will be appreciated.

Prescription Medication