All medications must be brought in to the Pre-School Office in their original container. You must fill out and complete a Hadley School medication form before medication can be dispensed. All medication is dispensed from the school office, unless on a field trip.
DO NOT PUT MEDICATION INCLUDING COUGH DROPS IN THE
CHILD’S LUNCH BOX, CUBBIE OR BACKPACK.
Prescription Medication
Prescription medication will be administered only if the medication is in its original container with a prescription label attached. The doctor recommended dosage must be on the label as well as the child’s name. A consent form must be filled out. Consent forms will be kept in the office. If a change in dosage occurs, a new label from the physician must be obtained.
Over the Counter Medication
OTC medication will be administered only if the medication is in its original container. A consent form must be filled out. OTC medications also require a doctor’s note with the following information. Duration the child will be taking the medication, start date, stop date, amount to be administered and a time schedule of when the medication is to be administered. The note must be on the prescribing doctor’s letter head with a phone number, doctor signature and an office stamp. It can be faxed or emailed to the school for your convenience.
Other Medications
Inhalers and Nebulizers, all medication will be given with a prescription and according to doctor instructions, requiring written parental consent and an individual plan. Medication will be administered only if the medication is in its original container or box. Inhalers and Nebulizers require an additional form to be filled out by the child’s physician.
Epi Pens
Epi Pens require an allergy list that is to be kept in a child’s file with a list of reactions to look for. If an Epi Pen is administered, parents will be called. Medication will be administered only if the medication is in its original container or box.
Diabetic Testing and Insulin
Diabetic testing and medication will be given with a prescription and according to doctor instructions, requiring written parental consent and an individual plan. Medication will be administered only if the medication is in its original container or box. A child’s glucose chart is to be kept in their file and with their testing equipment.