Schools
Regulate Administration of Medication
Each Virginia Beach
school has a clinic staffed by a registered nurse who coordinates and
oversees the health care, screening, immunizations and assessments required
for students during the school day and school year.
The staff in the school clinic is also responsible for administering
medication to students. Parents and guardians of all students should
be aware of the school division's policy on administering medication
to students. The policy covers both over-the-counter medications, such
as aspirin, and prescription medications. It is strongly recommended
that families administer medications at home, whenever possible, particularly
short-term medicines.
The following policy guidelines apply:
- For students
to take medication during school hours, the prescribing physician
or dentist must sign a statement giving the
name of the medication, time to administer, duration of treatment,
and dosage. A form is available in the school office for parents'
convenience.
- A parent's signature is also required
on the form.
- Any prescribed medication must be provided to the clinic in
a labeled prescription container. Over-the-counter medications
must be in sealed containers accompanied with written instructions
from the physician or dentist.
- Students are not permitted to transport medication
to school themselves. All medication must be taken to the clinic
by parents, and it will be administered there.
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For more information
and for particular concerns, parents may contact the nurse in their
child's school.
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