14 Del. Admin. Code § 817-3.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 817-3.0 - Medications

3.1 Medications may be administered to a public school student by the School Nurse when a written request to administer the medication or treatment is on file from the parent, guardian or relative caregiver or the student if 18 years or older, or an unaccompanied homeless youth (as defined by 42 U.S.C. § 11434 a).

3.1.1 The School Nurse shall check the student health records and history for contraindications and all allergies, especially to the medications, and shall provide immediate medical attention if an allergic reaction is observed or make a referral if symptoms or conditions persist.

3.1.2 The School Nurse shall also document the student's name, the name of medication and treatment administered, the date and time it was administered and the dosage if medication was administered.

3.2 In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection 3.1 above, in the case of Prescription medications, the requirements set forth below in subsections 3.2 .1 through 3.2.4 shall also apply.

3.2.1 Prescription medications shall be provided to the School in the original container and properly labeled with the student's name; the prescribing licensed healthcare provider's name; the name of the medication; the dosage; how and when it is to be administered; the name and phone number of the pharmacy and the current date of the prescription. The medication shall be in a container which meets United States Pharmacopoeia National Formulary standards.

3.2.2 Medications and dosages administered by the School Nurse shall be limited to those recommended by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), peer review journal that indicates doses or guidelines that are both safe and effective, or guidelines that are specified in regional or national guidelines.

3.2.3 The prescription and the medication shall be current and long-term prescriptions shall be reauthorized at least once a year.

3.2.4 All medications classified as controlled substances shall be counted and reconciled each month by the School Nurse and kept under double lock. Such medications should be transported to and from School by an adult.

3.3 Non-prescription medication must be in an original container with full label and may be given by the School Nurse after the School Nurse assesses the complaint and the symptoms to determine if other interventions can be used before medication is administered.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 817-3.0

18 DE Reg. 639 (2/1/2015)
24 DE Reg. 351 (10/1/2020) (Final)