SCHOOL MEDICATION PRESCRIBER/PARENT AUTHORIZATION

 

STUDENT INFORMATION

 

Student’s Name __________________________________________________Date of Birth _______________________________

 

School ________________________________  Grade __________  Teacher _________________________ School Year _______

 

List any known drug allergies/reactions __________________________________Height (inches)_ ______ Weight (lbs) _______

 

 

PRESCRIBER AUTHORIZATION

 

Name of Medication _____________________________________ Reason for Taking ___________________________________

 

Dosage _______________ Route ________________________ Frequency/Time(s) to be given ____________________________

 

Begin Medication __________________________________ Stop Medication __________________________________________

                                    Date                                                                                         Date

 

Special Instructions:

Does medication require refrigeration?   Yes   No 

Is the medication a controlled substance?   Yes   No 

Is self-medication permitted and recommended for this student?   Yes   No 

If yes, do you recommend this medication be kept “on person” by the student?   Yes   No 

 

Potential Side Effects/Contradictions/Adverse Reactions ___________________________________________________________

 

Treatment Order in the event of an adverse reaction: _____________________________________________________________

(Attach additional sheet or use the back of this form if necessary)

 

I hereby affirm that this student has been instructed in the proper self-administration of the prescribed medication (s).

 

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Signature of Prescriber   (please print)                        Date                               Phone                                    Fax

 

PARENT AUTHORIZATION

 

I authorize the School Nurse, the registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) to delegate to unlicensed school personnel the task of assisting my child in taking the above medication.  I understand that additional parent/prescriber signed statements will be necessary if the dosage of medication is changed.  I also authorize the School Nurse to talk with the prescriber or pharmacist should a question come up about the medication.

 

Medication must be registered with the principal, his/her designee, or the school nurse.  It must be in the original, unopened, sealed container and be properly labeled with the student’s name, prescriber’s name, date of prescription, name of medication, dosage, strength, time interval, route of administration and the date of drug expiration when appropriate.

 

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Signature of Parent                                                  Date                               Phone                                    Cell

 

 

SELF-ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION

 

I authorize and recommend self-medication by my child for the above medication.  I also affirm that he/she has been instructed in the proper self-administration of the prescribed medication by his/her attending physician.  I shall indemnify and hold harmless the school, the agents of the school, and the local board of education against any claims that may arise relating to my child’s self-administration of prescribed medication(s).

 

 

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Signature of Parent                                                  Date                               Phone                                    Cell