Medication can be administered at school in accordance with district policy and state law:

• Parents must completely and appropriately complete an Authorization for Medication Administration in its entirety before medication can legally be administered at school.

• The information on the medication authorization must match the pharmacy label or the manufacturer's directions exactly. If the directions, use or dosage deviates from this a signed order must be provided by an Oregon Licensed Physician.

• Verbalorders cannot be taken by parents; the authorization must be in writing, and signed by the parent.

• All medication must be supplied, transported and maintained by the parent in the pharmacy or manufacturers containers.

• Any medication in unmarked, non-original containers will be disposed of.

• Prescription medications must be in a pharmacy container with a current prescription label reflecting the dosage and time to be administered at school.

• Non-prescription medication must be in the original container with the dosage information easily readable.

• Any medication that is not approved for the age of your student or the reason for administration (off-label) must have a providers orderto be administered.

• Pills that must be divided should be cut in advance by parents

• Time release and extended release medication cannot be cut or crushed.

• Medication is student specific and condition specific and may only be administered to the student listed on the bottle and form for the reasons listed on the bottle and authorization.

• Only FDA approved medications that are required for a student to stay in school can be administered at school. Nutritional supplements are not permitted.

Authorizations:
Signed Authorization for Medication Administration is required for administration of all non-injectable medications in the school setting:
Authorization for Medication Administration
Authorization for Medication Administration Directions/Rules

Signed Authorization for Specialized Care is required for injectable medications in the school setting:
Authorization for Specialized Care for Severe Allergic Reaction
Authorization for Specialized Care for Emergency Glucagon

Self-Medication
Student's may self-carry and self administer medication once a Self- Medication Agreement ( second page of Authorization for Medication Administration) is completed.  

Self-Management
Self-Management may occur in the school setting for specific diagnoses such as Diabetes when the provider has designated the student as such.  A Self-Management Contract is required.
Diabetes Self-Management Contract

Staff Training
Any staff administering medication must first complete annual medication training. 

Resources:

Medication Administration Record
PRN Medication Administration Record 
How to Dispose of Unused Medication
Proper Disposal of Prescription Medication

Oregon Legislation Pertaining to Medication Administration at School:

Oregon Revised Statutes

• Availability of Epinephrine to Trained Staff

• Eligibility for Training

• Liability of School Personnel 

• Immunity of Trained Staff in Emergency Response

• Self-Administration of Inhalers and Auto-Injectors

• Training

Oregon Administrative Rules

• Administration of Prescription and Nonprescription Medication to Students

• Programs to Treat Severe Allergic Reaction or Hypoglycemia

• Response to Hypoglycemia

• Self-Administrator of Prescription and Nonprescription Medications

Molalla River School District Board Policies Pertaining to Medication Administration at School:

• Administering Noninjectable Medications to Students

• Nonprescription Medication

• Prescription Medication