In general, medications are not administered at school. When necessary,
however, ANY medication must be administered per school policy and Illinois
State Law. School nurses are not permitted to administer medication without
written authorization from a health care provider. A Medical Doctor, Dentist,
orthodontist or Advanced Practice Nurse may provide written
permission/authorization. The name of the medication, indication for use,
dosage, time the medication should be given and the name of the student must
be provided. A prescription label satisfies this requirement. Written
authorization from the parent or guardian is also required. Completion of our
Medication Authorization form satisfies both of these requirements.
Over the counter medications such as tylenol, advil, motrin, benedryl,
claritin, cough and cold syrups CAN NOT be administered without written
permission/authorization as noted above. If your child suffers from
headaches, has braces, has allergies or has a medical diagnosis that requires
the use of over the counter medication at school, written permission from your
health care provider, dentist or orthodontist must be submitted to the school
along with the medication and written parent permission.
Please do not send "baggies" of medications to school! Any medication brought
to school should be brought to the school office or school nurse by an adult,
in the original container and labeled with the child's name. It is against
school policy and dangerous to send medication to school with your
child!!! The only exception to this is if a student requires emergency
medication such as an inhaler or Epi-pen and a plan must be in place with the
school nurse at your child's school.
If you have any questions or concerns about medications needed at school,
please contact your school nurse.