The school nurse-practitioner may administer medicinal preparations, including such controlled drugs as the public health officer may, by regulation, designate, to any student pursuant to the written order of a physician, dentist, APRN, or PA licensed to practice medicine in this state and the written authorization of the parent or guardian of a child. Non-aspirin substitutes containing acetaminophen may be administered for approved symptoms with the written authorization of the parent or guardian of a child; a standing order from the school’s medical advisor will be maintained for such medications.
In the absence of the school nurse, the director or teacher designees who have been properly trained may administer medication in accordance with the written authorization of the parent or guardian. In addition, if authorized by a physician, dentist, APRN, or PA and by the parent or guardian, the self-administration of bronco-dilators and EpiPens by students will be allowed.
School personnel who administer medication are expected to comply with the procedures for administration set forth in regulation 5141.8.