Code No. 507.2
Student Personnel
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 licensed health personnel with the student and the student’s parent. 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. A written statement by the student’s parent shall be on file requesting co-administration of medication, when competence has been demonstrated.
Persons administering medication shall include the licensed registered nurse, parent, physician, and persons who have successfully completed a medication administration course. 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.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code Chapters 124.101(1); 147.107; 155A.4(2); 152.1; 280.23; 280.16. (2003).
281 I.A.C. 41.12(11)
657 I.A.C. 8.32 (124, 155A)
655 I.A.C. 6.2 (152)
Education [281] Chapter 41.12(11) IAC
Pharmacy [657] Chapter 8.32(124, 155A, IAC
Nursing Board [655] Chapter 6.2(152), IAC
Cross Reference: 500 Series Student Records
500 Series Student Health and Well-Being
600 Series Special Education
600 Series Student Health Services
Approved: August 16, 2004
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