MISD Medication Policy
Medication should be administered at home whenever possible. However, medication may be administered during school hours noting the following guidelines:
1) Mesquite ISD recognizes medication orders provided by health-care professionals (MD, DO, DDS, APN, PA, etc.) that are licensed by the State of Texas and have authority to write prescriptions.
2) Medication must be filled by a pharmacist licensed by the State of Texas.
3) A prescription label will suffice as an order providing it is intact and legible, and includes the student’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage to be taken, how the medication is administered, and the time and/or frequency to give the medication.
4) Certain health conditions involve completion of an Emergency Action Plan by the health-care provider and parent/guardian.
5) The Nurse Practice Act of Texas requires the professional registered nurse to clarify any order that the nurse has reason to believe is inaccurate, non-efficacious, or contraindicated by consulting the appropriate licensed practitioner.
6) Written instructions from health-care professionals (MD, DO, DDS, APN, PA, etc.) licensed by the State of Texas that have authority to write prescriptions are required for administration of over-the-counter and physician sample medications. The instructions must include the following information:
a) The student’s name;
b) The name of the medication
c) The specific purpose for administration;
d) The specified dose;
e) The route used to administer the medication; and,
f) The specified frequency or time the medication is to be administered. Notations such as “as directed”, “as needed” without descriptive details, or “according to package instructions” are not acceptable.
7) Cough drops and cough medicine, pain relievers, and medicated lip balm are considered over-the-counter medication.
8) All medications must be accompanied with a written request to administer medication from the parent or guardian stating the same instructions as the prescription label or physician’s orders.
9) When a prescription changes, the parent or guardian is responsible for advising the campus nurse of the change as well as providing updated prescription containers and/or physician orders. This is also true for discontinued medication orders.
10) All medication submitted for administration must appear in the original container and be properly labeled with the student’s name, type of medication and directions for administration.
11) Parents or guardians will send only 30 day supply of daily single dose medication or a two (2) weeks supply of short term or as needed single dose medication. This includes pills or capsules and ampules or vials. This rule does not apply to inhalers and liquid medications.
12) All medication shall be deposited in the clinic or office upon arrival.
13) Single unit medication is counted by school personnel upon receipt.
14) Medication must be kept in a locked container in the campus office area or clinic.
IF YOU HAVE MEDICATION TO LEAVE AT SCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILD, PLEASE SEE THE NURSE FOR WRITTEN REQUEST FOR MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION.
1) Mesquite ISD recognizes medication orders provided by health-care professionals (MD, DO, DDS, APN, PA, etc.) that are licensed by the State of Texas and have authority to write prescriptions.
2) Medication must be filled by a pharmacist licensed by the State of Texas.
3) A prescription label will suffice as an order providing it is intact and legible, and includes the student’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage to be taken, how the medication is administered, and the time and/or frequency to give the medication.
4) Certain health conditions involve completion of an Emergency Action Plan by the health-care provider and parent/guardian.
5) The Nurse Practice Act of Texas requires the professional registered nurse to clarify any order that the nurse has reason to believe is inaccurate, non-efficacious, or contraindicated by consulting the appropriate licensed practitioner.
6) Written instructions from health-care professionals (MD, DO, DDS, APN, PA, etc.) licensed by the State of Texas that have authority to write prescriptions are required for administration of over-the-counter and physician sample medications. The instructions must include the following information:
a) The student’s name;
b) The name of the medication
c) The specific purpose for administration;
d) The specified dose;
e) The route used to administer the medication; and,
f) The specified frequency or time the medication is to be administered. Notations such as “as directed”, “as needed” without descriptive details, or “according to package instructions” are not acceptable.
7) Cough drops and cough medicine, pain relievers, and medicated lip balm are considered over-the-counter medication.
8) All medications must be accompanied with a written request to administer medication from the parent or guardian stating the same instructions as the prescription label or physician’s orders.
9) When a prescription changes, the parent or guardian is responsible for advising the campus nurse of the change as well as providing updated prescription containers and/or physician orders. This is also true for discontinued medication orders.
10) All medication submitted for administration must appear in the original container and be properly labeled with the student’s name, type of medication and directions for administration.
11) Parents or guardians will send only 30 day supply of daily single dose medication or a two (2) weeks supply of short term or as needed single dose medication. This includes pills or capsules and ampules or vials. This rule does not apply to inhalers and liquid medications.
12) All medication shall be deposited in the clinic or office upon arrival.
13) Single unit medication is counted by school personnel upon receipt.
14) Medication must be kept in a locked container in the campus office area or clinic.
IF YOU HAVE MEDICATION TO LEAVE AT SCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILD, PLEASE SEE THE NURSE FOR WRITTEN REQUEST FOR MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION.