Highlights of the Cannon Falls Medication Policy:
*Medication should be kept in the Health Offices. There are some exceptions
as with inhalers that need to be with a student or other emergency
medications but you must contact the nurse first.
*Over the counter medications can be kept in the health office for student
use. A parent can provide a small container or a medication to the health
office along with a note stating the student's name, the name of the
medication, the dose to be given, and for what circumstances it is to be
used. The medication will be kept for the school year. Students in the same
family can share one bottle if the dose is appropriate for all ages. All
students should be listed in the note from the parents.
*All medications should come in the original container and have current
dates. We can not allow use of medication that has outdated expiration
dates.
*Prescription medication will be administered with authorization from the
parent and the physicain. Medication forms can be picked up at the schools
and at some clinics.
*Students with asthma who use inhalers are encouraged to keep an inhaler in
the health office. Students who plan to carry their inhaler need to stop in
the health office and fill out paperwork with the nurse.
*Controlled substances, or medication dosages that are outside the package
guidelines, will need authorization from both the parent and a physician.
*Temporary prescription needs, such as the need to take an antibiotic for 10
days after a diagnosis of strep throat, can be administered at school with
just a note from the parent. When you fill the prescription, ask for
a "school container" and the pharmacy will label a second bottle with the
prescription information for you to bring to school. This allows you to
keep some at home, and send some to school.
*At the end of the year, expired medications will be discarded. Leftover
medications should be picked up by the parent before the end of the school
year or within two days. Any medication left after the last day of school
will be discarded. No medication will be stored over the summer.
*Arrangements need to be made with coaches or activity directors for
medication or medical needs after school.
Questions about medications should be directed to the school nurse.
