Medication Procedures
Schools are permitted to administer medications prescribed by a physician/licensed prescriber with appropriate authorization. When possible, all medication should be given outside of school hours. If necessary, medication can be given at school and during school sponsored trips under the following conditions:
1. Medications must be in original properly labeled containers. The pharmacy can supply two labeled bottles for this purpose.
2. A specific written request signed by one parent/guardian and a physician/licensed prescriber must be provided.
3. Parents should only send the amount of medication needed for one week to one month.
4. Medications must be kept in the nurse's office unless the student's doctor/licensed prescriber has completed a Self-Administration of Prescribed Asthma or Anaphylaxis Medication by Student form or comparable written authorization that complies with FWISD policy.
5. When medications are needed for overnight school sponsored trips, medication authorizations must be in place four days in advance of scheduled trips. Provide only the amount of medication that is required during the duration of the field trip.
Thank you in advance for your assistance and collaboration with the school nurse to facilitate
the provision of safe, appropriate and efficient health services.
Please contact the YWLA school nurse if there are any questions at (817) 815-2420.
Schools are permitted to administer medications prescribed by a physician/licensed prescriber with appropriate authorization. When possible, all medication should be given outside of school hours. If necessary, medication can be given at school and during school sponsored trips under the following conditions:
1. Medications must be in original properly labeled containers. The pharmacy can supply two labeled bottles for this purpose.
2. A specific written request signed by one parent/guardian and a physician/licensed prescriber must be provided.
3. Parents should only send the amount of medication needed for one week to one month.
4. Medications must be kept in the nurse's office unless the student's doctor/licensed prescriber has completed a Self-Administration of Prescribed Asthma or Anaphylaxis Medication by Student form or comparable written authorization that complies with FWISD policy.
5. When medications are needed for overnight school sponsored trips, medication authorizations must be in place four days in advance of scheduled trips. Provide only the amount of medication that is required during the duration of the field trip.
Thank you in advance for your assistance and collaboration with the school nurse to facilitate
the provision of safe, appropriate and efficient health services.
Please contact the YWLA school nurse if there are any questions at (817) 815-2420.