MSD of Mount Vernon

• Pursuant to IC 20-34-3-18, IC 20-33-8-13
  • It is understood that there is a need for students to receive medications during the school day in order to combat and remedy illnesses. The following guidelines have been established for the administration of medication to students that will meet the needs of students, protect employees, and comply with state law.
  • 1. The term “medication” is NOT limited to prescription medicine but would include nonprescription medications such as aspirin, cough syrup, vitamins, etc.
  • 2. Prescription medication shall not be administered unless the following requirements are met:
    • a. All prescription medication must be brought to school in a container clearly labeled by a physician or a pharmacist stating the student’s name, the doctor’s name, and the dosage (amount and frequency).
    • b. Written permission of parent or guardian must accompany each medication and incident.
      • PRN Form-AO-272AO-272 authorization medication Rx front and back.pdf
      • Scheduled Medication-AO-274.

AO-274 OTC med authorization front and back.pdf

• • • 3. Nonprescription medication shall not be administered unless the following requirements are met: - a. Written permission of parent or guardian is on file. - PRN Form-AO-272AO-272 authorization medication Rx front and back.pdf - Scheduled Medication-AO-274.

AO-274 OTC med authorization front and back.pdf

• • • • b. Medication must be in the original container and clearly labeled with the student’s name and the dosage (amount and frequency) to be administered.
        • 4. All medications should be destroyed or returned to the legal custodian when no longer needed. Destruction of the medication should be done in such a manner as to insure no other person can obtain possession of it.
        • 5. Medication that is possessed by the school for administration during school hours or at school functions may be released to: *the student’s parent; or *an individual who is at least 18 years of age; and designated in writing by the student’s parent to receive the medication.
        • 6. Medication may be sent home with the student if the student’s parent provides written permission for the student to receive the medication.
        • 7. A student with a chronic disease or medical condition may possess and self-administer medication for the chronic disease or medical condition if the following conditions are met: a. The student's parent has filed an authorization with the student's principal for the student to possess and self-administer the medication. The authorization must include the following:
          • a. A physician states in writing that: (1) the student has an acute or chronic disease or medical condition for which the physician has prescribed medication; (2) the student has been instructed in how to self-administer the medication; and (3) the nature of the disease or medical condition requires emergency administration of the medication.
          • b. The authorization and statement described above must be filed annually with the student's principal
          • These guidelines do not apply to medications possessed by a student for self-administration under IC 20-33-8-13.