CDS Student Medication Policy 2009/2010

All medication is self-administered by the student with the assistance of a CDS staff member.  All medications must be taken in the presence of a member of the staff in the school office except as noted below.

In the past, parents have been permitted to give written permission for a student to take acetaminophen (Tylenol) at school by indicating such on their child’s emergency form.  Parents may still provide acetaminophen (Tylenol) for a student to self-administer; however, we now require the parent to provide the medication in the original, labeled container with the child’ name affixed and to complete the Student Self-Administration Medication Permission Form in order a child to take this medication.  Furthermore, for students who take any medication (prescription or over-the-counter), parents must provide the school with medication in its original container with the child’s name affixed, and must have a signed Student Self-Administration Medication Permission Form on file in the office. 

Students are not allowed to have access to any medicine without the teacher’s knowledge. 

Individual Health Plan (IHP)

In the event a student has been previously diagnosed or is diagnosed during the school year with diabetes, a life-threatening food allergy, seizures, a heart condition, or other significant medical conditions requiring an IHP, parents/guardians will be required to meet with school administration and other personnel determined to have a primary role in the development of the student’s Individual Heath Plan (IHP) before the child may attend school.  A “Student Self-Administration Permission Form” must be completed for medications that are part of the IHP.

Asthma Management Protocol – Student Possession of an Inhaler and Self-Administration of Inhaler

In accordance with Tennessee law (Title 49-5-415), Central Day School permits the possession and self-administration of a prescribed, metered dosage, asthma-reliever inhaler by any asthmatic student or any student with another respiratory condition requiring an inhaler.  Parents must meet the requirements in the CDS Asthma Management Protocol in order for the student to keep an inhaler in their possession and self-administer the prescribed metered dosage asthma-relieving inhaler. 

Medic-alert bracelets are recommended for students who have serious medical conditions or severe allergic reactions.

Procedure for Administration of Medication:

1. All medication must come to school in its original, labeled container.  The empty container or any unused medication will be returned to the parents at the end of the administration period.
2. Prescription and over-the-counter medication will be given only according to the labeled instruction on the container.
3. The signed Student Self-Administration Medication Permission Form will be kept on file in the school office.
4. No medication will be kept by the student or classroom teacher except for inhalers in compliance with the CDS Asthma/Respiratory Condition Protocol and medications in compliance with a student’s IHP Action Plan.
5. Over-the-counter medication must have the student’ name affixed to the container.
6. Students will go to the office to take medication. All medication must be self-administered by the student with the assistance of a CDS staff member and is taken in the presence of a CDS staff member.
7. A record of the administration of medication will be kept on file in the school office. 
8. Medication will be kept in a locked area of the school office.

 The parents of the child must inform the school administration or teacher of any changes in the child’s health status or change in medication.

• Management Protocol for Asthma or Other Respiratory Condition Requiring an Inhaler at School
• Asthma/Respiratory Condition Confirmation Form
• Student Possession of an Inhaler and Self-Administration/Release of Liability Hold Harmless & Indemnification
• Student Self-Administration Medication Permission Form