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to Washington State law, students may receive medications
at school under very specific conditions, which are reflected
in the school board procedures and outlined in the Letter
to Parents.
The Medication Request Form can be obtained at the school office, or Click here for Health Services Resource Center
(Self carry requirements included on this form)
Please
note:
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Parents
are asked to bring all medications to school.
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Whenever
possible, medications will be counted in the presence
of the parent, and both parent and school staff members
will sign the medication record.
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Parents
are asked to bring no more than a 30-day supply of medication
for use at school.
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State
law requires that any change in medication type, time,
or dosage must be accompanied by an order from the student's
physician and a parent's signature.
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Parents
may ask school staff to stop giving medication without
a physician's order
Designated
school staff are trained by registered nurses to correctly
and safely administer medication, record each does given,
count all medication received at school, check to see that
pharmacy labels match physician's orders, and assure that
all conditions are met before medications are administered.
Registered nurses monitor each school administering
medications.
Information
about medication administration contact persons:
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