Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 210.000 - The Administration Of Prescription Medications In Public And Private Schools
Section 210.003 - Policies Governing the Administration of Prescription Medications in Schools

Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.210

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(A) The School Committee or Board of Trustees, consulting with the Board of Health where appropriate, shall adopt policies and procedures governing the administration of prescription medications and self administration of prescription medications within the school system, following development of a proposal by the school nurse, inconsultation with the school physician. Review and revision of such policies and procedures shall occur as needed but at least every two years. At a minimum, these policies shall include:

(1) designation of a school nurse as supervisor of the prescription medication administration program in a school;

(2) documentation of the administration of prescription medications;

(3) response to a medication emergency;

(4) storage of prescription medications;

(5) reporting and documentation of medication errors;

(6) dissemination of information to parents or guardians. Such information shall include an outline of a school's medication policies and shall be available to parents and guardians upon request;

(7) procedures for resolving questions between the school and a parent or guardian regarding administration of medications. Such procedures shall provide for and encourage the participation of the parent or guardian. Existing procedures for resolution of differences maybe used whenever appropriate.

(B) The School Committee or Board of Trustees shall submit these policies and procedures to the Department of Public Health upon request.

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