JOHN XXIII COLLEGE

Medication Guidelines (updated May 2010)

 

Rationale

The College has a duty of care to provide a safe, healthy and supportive environment for all staff and students.

Medication

· If students require medication during the school day , it is preferred this be administered to students through the College nurse

· If a parent requests the nurse administer prescribed medication to their child, they must complete and sign a Medication Request Form , this is available from the College nurse. All medication administered is documented in student’s medical file.

· The medication must be in its original container with the following information:

· Child’s Name
· Expiry Date
· Name of Medication
· Dose and Time to be given
· Doctors Name

· If a student is required to carry and self-administer medication while at school, only a single measured dose for one school day can brought onto the College premises. Mediation must be carried on the student or locked in that student's locker.

. Where possible student medication should be administered by parents out of school hours.

· If a student has documented anaphylaxis and requires an Adrenaline autoinjector, the parent must obtain an Action Plan from the College nurse to be completed by their Doctor. The parent/carer must supply child’s prescribed Adrenaline autoinjector to the College nurse.

· Students who are old enough to understand its proper use should carry their own Adrenaline autoinjector at all times.

·  Students with known anaphylaxis must carry their Adrenaline autoinjector with them for all after school sport and other after school activities.

.  Students with Asthma must carry their reliever medication on them at all times.

. Students with Diabetes must carry 'hypo kit' on them at all times.

. Glucose tablets for diabetics are placed in all first aid kits on campus, in after school sport kits, day excursion and camp kits.

. Students who have other medical conditions requiring medication and treatment must have their treatment with them at all times.

· The College nurse may independently administer schedule 2 and 3 medication to students in accordance with her professional discretion and regulations.     .

.  Parent/Guardian sign medication consent on College enrolment form and on medical update forms.

· Medications are clearly labelled and stored in a locked cupboard in Health Centre.

 

CAMPS

If a parents requests medication( prescribed or not) be administered to their child whilst on College Camps, the medication must be in its original container with the following information:

•  child's name on medication
•  name of medication
•  expiry date of medication
• dose and time to be given
• Doctor's name on medication (if prescribed)

A signed permission form from parent stating instructions and dose of medication must accompany the medication. This must be placed into a sealed bag with the medication. Staff must document and sign when giving prescribed medication. Staff must inform parent prior to administering paracetamol or antihistamine.

MIDAZOLAM MEDICATION GUIDELINES

John XXIII College has 4 students in secondary school (Mary Ward Centre) and 2 students in primary school who require Buccal Midazolam for seizures.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Midazolam is a schedule 4 medication and is required to be locked in a secure cupboard/drawer and kept below 25 C.
• Staff must be aware where keys are kept to locked Midazolam and ensure a spare key is available.
• Staff must follow first aid procedures for Seizures and follow Student Action Plan.
• Those staff nominated to attend the epilepsy awareness and Midazolam education sessions must have a current first aid certificate
• If Midazolam medication is missing or unable to be found, Principal of College must be informed immediately.
• Midazolam medication for students are located in locked cupboard in Health Centre.
• Midazolam Action Pack consists of: Container labelled with students name and expiry of Midazolam,  Midazolam medication, gloves, student action plan, signed Doctor's administration order for Midazolam, treatment sheet, other information parent requests.

RESPONSIBILITES OF PARENT/GUARDIAN

• Parent/guardian requested to supply insulated bag with ice brick if required to transport Midazolam in the case of hot weather.
• .Parent/guardian requiring College staff administer buccal Midazolam to their child, must meet with the College nurse to discuss and complete an Action Plan.
• Parent/guardian must meet with class teacher to discuss their child's action plan and management.
• Parent/guardian must provide an administration order for Midazolam that has been completed and signed by prescribing Doctor/Specialist.
• Parent/guardian must supply in date Midazolam in original container/packaging labelled with students name and expiry date of medication.
• When a student no longer requires Midazolam treatment, parent/guardian must provide a Doctor/Specialist letter confirming this.
• Parent/guardian will be informed to replace Midazolam prior to expiry.
• Parent/guardian must notify College nurse immediately if there are any changes to their child's medical condition. Class teacher will be notified.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF SECONDARY SCHOOL

• Parent/guardian of some students in Secondary Mary Ward Centre have requested their child carry Midazolam action pack with them to classes.  Teacher assistant supervision of medication must be present in each class.
• When student returns to Secondary Mary Ward Centre from mainstream classes, Midazolam must be placed in secure locked cupboard/drawer.
• Midazolam medication must be taken by staff for all off site activities.
• Pictured Action Plans of students are placed in Secondary Mary Ward Centre and Teaching learning area offices.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF PRIMARY SCHOOL

• Parent of a student in Year 4 has requested student carry Midazolam medication to specialist classes. Student must give midazolam action pack to teacher on arrival to specialist classes.
• When student returnrs to main classroom, Midazolam must be given to class teacher to be placed in locked cupboard/drawer.
• Midazolam medication must be taken by staff for all off site activities.
• Pictured action plans of students are placed on primary staff board, duty folders and kindergarten office.