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Check list for schools for administering medication

It is important that the school develop routine procedures for the administration of all prescribed medication within the school.

Any routine will ensure that:


	parents are provided with relevant forms and letters /studentsupport/studenthealth/individualstud/formletters/index.php
	a location/s is/are specified for the administering medication which is/are as private and easily accessible as possible for students and relevant staff
	the administration occurs at a time when privacy is easier to ensure and there is minimal disruption to school routine
	the administration occurs, as far as possible, at approximately the same time on a particular day
	the student's identification, prescribed medication, dosage and route of administration can be verified, and where possible, checked by a second person
	one person who has volunteered and is trained, is responsible for administering the prescribed medication
	alternative arrangements agreed to with parents can be implemented in case of staff absence
	a record is kept of the administration of prescribed medication
	safe hygiene practices are carried out
	non-compliance by the student is addressed as soon as possible with the parent
	prescribed medications can be administered when variations in school routine such as excursions occur
	that staff know to raise any concerns about prescribed medication or consumables that have not been supplied as agreed or unexpected side effects, with the principal so that they can be discussed with the parent.