Medicine safety booklet - Lancashire County Council

Teachers and Other StaffStaff with children and young people with medical needs in theirclass or group should be informed about the nature of the condition,and when and where they may need extra attention. The child oryoung person's parents/carer and health professionals shouldprovide this information.All staff should be aware of the likelihood of an emergency arisingand what action to take if one occurs. Back up cover should bearranged for when the member of staff responsible is absent orunavailable. At different times of the day other staff may beresponsible for children, such as lunchtime supervisors. It isimportant that they are also provided with training and advice.Many voluntary organisations specialising in particular medicalconditions provide advice and information advising staff on how tosupport children.A Health Care Plan may reveal the need for some staff to havefurther information about a medical condition or specific training inadministering a particular type of medicine or in dealing withemergencies. Staff should not give medicines without appropriatetraining from health professionals. When staff agree to assist a childwith medical needs, the employer should arrange appropriatetraining in collaboration with local health services. Local healthservices will also be able to advise on further training needs.Developing a PolicyPolicies should aim to promote regular attendance. Formal systemsand procedures in respect of administering medicines, developed inpartnership with parents/carers and staff should back up the policy.A policy needs to be clear to all staff, parents/carers and children.All new staff should be made aware of the policy upon induction. Itcould be included in the prospectus, or in other information forparents/carers.A Policy Should Cover:• Procedures for managing prescription medicines which need to betaken during the day;• Procedures for managing prescription medicines on trips and outings;Overview and Summary