SAINT JOHN SCHOOL

REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION

2008-2009

 

NOTE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS:

 

School personnel are not pemitted to give medication of any kind – prescription and/or non-prescription, unless the parents/guardians request in writing that there is a need for such medication.

 

I request that my child,

 

Name (last, first) of Student                           Birthdate                                 Date

 

be given the following medication during school hours to promote optimun health, and to help maintain maximum school performance:

 

Name of Medication ______________________      Dosage strength ________

 

Reason for medication given _________________________________________

 

Form of medication to be given is circled below:

            Tablet              Pill                   Capsule                       Liquid             Inhalation

 

            Other (specify) ____________________________________________

           

            Dosage (amount to be given) _________________________________

 

            How often or at what time(s) _________________________________

 

            Date discontinued __________________________________________

 

I agree to hold the school harmless for the proper administration of medication provided by the parent/guardian, and for adverse drug reactions or side effects.

 

I agree to be responsible for maintaining an adequate supply of medication at the school to meet the child’s needs.  Medications must be properly labeled and stored in the office.

 

Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________________________

 

Phone: (home) ____________            (work) ______________        (cell) ___________

 

 

(Additional forms are available in the school office)