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Administration of Medication Policy
Documentation
- Parents are required to fill out a medication form for any medication to be administered at FACE Children's Center.
- All medication administered will be documented on the child's record. The following information will be included: the name of the drug, the date and time of dosage, and the signature of the teacher giving it.
The following is required for Prescription Medication
- Written parental authorization
- Written order of physician (the label on the medication is acceptable)
- All medication must be kept in its original container labeled with the child's name, the name of the drug, and the directions for its administration and storage.
The following is required for Non-prescription Medication
- A signed statement from the physician listing the name, dosage, and criteria for administration of the medication (valid for 1 year from the date it was signed)
- A signed statement from the parent authorizing administration in accordance with the written order of the physician (valid for 1 year from the date it was signed).
The following is required for Topical Non-prescription Medication
- A signed statement from the parent listing the specific topical non-prescription medication to be administered and the criteria for administration (valid for 1 year from the date it was signed)
- Must be administered according to the directions on the original container unless authorized to do otherwise by a written order of the physician.
You may fax the permissions to our office at 508.653.9997
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