Management of medication

MANAGEMENT OF MEDICATION POLICY

POSITION STATEMENT

Although the school views the parents as being responsible for decisions made around medication and are responsible for administering this medication, it is understood that some of this responsibility needs to be carried by the school in parentis locus.

POLICY

Any medication to be taken at school will only be allowed if it is accompanied by a letter from the learner’s  parent or legal guardian. If the educator is to administer medication then the letter should state that permission is given along with the required dosage.

If a learner is in need of medication at school, the following may be administered unless the parent has expressly denied permission for this to be allowed.

CONDITION                                       MEDICATION

Headaches                                        Panado Tablets

                                                            Age 12 and under ½ tab

                                                            Age 12 and over 1 tab

Stomach Pains                                  Buscopan / Hyospasmol

Itchy Bite/Skin Irritation                   Aqueous Cream / Caladryl Cream / Anthisan / Mylocort

Upset Stomach                                 Valoid

Sprains                                               Ice Gel / Ice Pack / Arnica Gel

Open Wounds                                   Clean with Savlon antiseptic and apply Savlon cream and Bandaid

Menstruation                                     Sanitary Towels