Shafer Elementary Student Handbook - Campuses - Katy ISD

campus nurse for possession and self-administration of a
prescription medication for asthma, anaphylaxis, or diabetes. The
following procedures are to be followed regarding medications:
1. All prescription drugs dispensed through a physician’s office
must be in their original pharmacy container or packing and
labeled by the pharmacist or physician. The label must include:
a. Names of student and physician
b. Prescription information including name, strength, dosage
amount, dosage frequency, and date filled.
2. All nonprescription drugs must be in their original container.
The written request for administration of these over-the
counter drugs, made by parent, guardian, or physician, must
contain the following:
a. Full name of student and date of request.
b. Drug information including name, dosage amount, dosage
schedule, and reason drug is given.
c. Parent/Guardian signature.
3. There shall be no more than one drug per properly labeled
container.
4. Written permission must be obtained from a parent to dispense
prescription or nonprescription drugs to a student when the
drugs are to be administered for 15 calendar days or less.
Following the 15-day period, 30 days must lapse before a
medicine considered to be in the same category (e.g.
antihistamine, decongestant, pain reliever) can be administered
with parent permission only.)
5. When long-term administration of medication is necessary (over
15 calendar days), for either prescription or nonprescription
drugs, written permission from the parent and the physician
must be obtained. This applies to all drugs to be given on a
regular, prn (given as needed), or emergency basis for more
than a 15-day period.
6. Permits to administer medications must be renewed at the
beginning of each school year.
7. Natural and/or homeopathic-like products, not FDA approved,
will not be dispensed in the school setting by school district
personnel.
In addition, first aid-type creams, ointments, eye drops, and
cleansing aides (i.e. hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol) are
available in the clinic. If a student brings these types of items to
school for use during the school day, the items must be brought to
the clinic to be dispensed using the above guidelines.
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