D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B610

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 22-B610 - STUDENT ACCESS TO TREATMENT

610.1

A student may possess and self-administer medication at a school in which the student is enrolled, at school-sponsored activities, and while on school-sponsored transportation, for the treatment of asthma, anaphylaxis, and diabetes, provided that:

(a) A responsible person has submitted a valid medication action plan to the school, as required by D.C. Official Code § 38-651.02;

(b) The student has a current certificate of health on file at the school, as required by D.C. Official Code § 38-602; and

(c) The student properly disposes of sharps and medical waste by placing them in designated containers.

610.2

An employee or agent of a school may administer medication to a student for the treatment of asthma, anaphylaxis, and diabetes provided that:

(a) The employee or agent has successfully completed training in the administration of the medication to be given to the student and remains current with that training by taking and passing refresher training;

(b) A responsible person has delivered the medication to be administered to the school;

(c) The employee or agent is under the general supervision of a licensed health practitioner;

(d) Except in emergency circumstances, a responsible person has administered the initial dose of a new medication; and

(e) The employee or agent properly disposes of sharps and medical waste by placing them in designated containers.

610.3

A school that has a self-administering student or an employee- or agent-assisted student who, as a course of treatment, uses sharps or creates medical waste, shall provide appropriately placed medical waste containers. Each container shall be secured with a lock to prevent access by unauthorized persons. The medical waste shall be disposed of properly and shall not be commingled with other waste.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B610

Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 13687 (November 30, 2012)

Authority: Section 13 of the Student Access to Treatment Act of 2007 (Act), effective February 2, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-107; D.C. Official Code §§ 38-651.12 (2012 Supp.)) and Mayor's Order 2008-85, dated June 11, 2008.