Common use of Self-Administration of Medication by Students Clause in Contracts

Self-Administration of Medication by Students. Law enforcement and educators should be aware that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.3, self-administration of medication by students is permitted for specific medical conditions, including asthma, life-threatening allergies and other potentially life-threatening medical conditions. The student shall be permitted to self-administer medication provided that (i) the student’s parent or guardian submits to the board of education a written certification from the student’s physician specifying the specific medical condition necessitating self-administration, the medication to be administered, and the fact that the student is capable of and has been instructed in the proper method for self-administration of the medication; (ii) the student’s parent or guardian submits to the board of education written authorization from the parent or guardian for self-administration of the medication by the student; (iii) the board of education informs the student’s parent or guardian, in writing, that the district, its employees, and its agents shall incur no liability as a result of the student’s self-administration of medication; and (iv) the student’s parent or guardian signs a statement acknowledging that the district, its employees, and its agents shall incur no liability as a result of the student’s self-administration of medicine, and that they (the student’s parent or guardian) will indemnify and hold harmless the district, its employees, and its agents against claims arising out of the student’s self-administration of medication. In addition, the school nurse must maintain the student’s Individualized Health Care Plan (IHCP) and Individualized Emergency Health Care Plan (IEHCP) documenting the student’s medical needs and the need for self-administration of the specified medication, pursuant to

Self-Administration of Medication by Students. ‌ Law enforcement and educators should be aware that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.3, self-administration of medication by students is permitted for specific medical conditions, including asthma, life-threatening allergies and other potentially life-threatening medical conditions. The student shall be permitted to self-administer medication provided that (i) the student’s parent or guardian submits to the board of education a written certification from the student’s physician specifying the specific medical condition necessitating self-administration, the medication to be administered, and the fact that the student is capable of and has been instructed in the proper method for self-administration of the medication; (ii) the student’s parent or guardian submits to the board of education written authorization from the parent or guardian for self-administration of the medication by the student; (iii) the board of education informs the student’s parent or guardian, in writing, that the district, its employees, and its agents shall incur no liability as a result of the student’s self-administration of medication; and (iv) the student’s parent or guardian signs a statement acknowledging that the district, its employees, and its agents shall incur no liability as a result of the student’s self-administration of medicine, and that they (the student’s parent or guardian) will indemnify and hold harmless the district, its employees, and its agents against claims arising out of the student’s self-administration of medication. In addition, the school nurse must maintain the student’s Individualized Health Care Plan (IHCP) and Individualized Emergency Health Care Plan (IEHCP) documenting the student’s medical needs and the need for self-administration of the specified medication, pursuant to

Self-Administration of Medication by Students. Law enforcement and educators should be aware that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.3, self-administration of medication by students is permitted for specific medical conditions, including asthma, life-threatening allergies and other potentially life-threatening medical conditions. The student shall be permitted to self-administer medication provided that (i) the student’s parent or guardian submits to the board of education a written certification from the student’s physician specifying the specific medical condition necessitating self-administration, the medication to be administered, and the fact that the student is capable of and has been instructed in the proper method for self-administration of the medication; (ii) the student’s parent or guardian submits to the board of education written authorization from the parent or guardian for self-administration of the medication by the student; (iii) the board of education informs the student’s parent or guardian, in writing, that the district, its employees, and its agents shall incur no liability as a result of the student’s self-administration of medication; and (iv) the student’s parent or guardian signs a statement acknowledging that the district, its employees, and its agents shall incur no liability as a result of the student’s self-administration of medicine, and that they (the student’s parent or guardian) will indemnify and hold harmless the district, its employees, and its agents against claims arising out of the student’s self-administration of medication. In addition, the school nurse must maintain the student’s Individualized Health Care Plan (IHCP) and Individualized Emergency Health Care Plan (IEHCP) documenting the student’s medical needs and the need for self-administration of the specified medication, pursuant toto carry an inhaler such as a rapid-acting bronchodilator. Likewise, students with life-threatening allergies may carry one or two epinephrine auto-injector mechanisms and an oral or lingual form of Benadryl (antihistamine), if they too meet the above criteria. Students with diabetes may carry either an insulin pump or injectable insulin, if they similarly meet the above criteria. Students with other life-threatening medical conditions may have a medication order for other specific medication which may, if the above criteria are met, be self-administered.

Self-Administration of Medication by Students. ‌ Law enforcement and educators should be aware that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.3, self-self- administration of medication by students is permitted for specific medical conditions, including asthma, life-threatening allergies and other potentially life-threatening medical conditions. The student shall must be permitted to self-administer medication provided that that (i) the student’s parent or guardian submits to the board of education a written certification from the student’s physician specifying the specific medical condition necessitating self-self- administration, the medication to be administered, and the fact that the student is capable of and has been instructed in the proper method for self-administration of the medication; ; (ii) the student’s parent or guardian submits to the board of education written authorization from the parent or guardian for self-administration of the medication by the student; ; (iii) the board of education informs the student’s parent or guardian, in writing, that the district, its employees, and its agents shall must incur no liability as a result of the student’s self-self- administration of medication; and and (iv) the student’s parent or guardian signs a statement acknowledging that the district, its employees, and its agents shall must incur no liability as a result of the student’s self-self- administration of medicine, and that they (the student’s parent or guardian) will indemnify and hold harmless the district, its employees, and its agents against claims arising out of the student’s self-administration of medication. In addition, the school nurse must maintain the student’s Individualized Health Care Plan (IHCP) and Individualized Emergency Health Care Plan (IEHCP) documenting the student’s medical needs and the need for self-administration of the specified medication, pursuant toto N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.3(b)3xii. For example, students with asthma who meet the above criteria may carry an inhaler such as a rapid-acting bronchodilator. Likewise, students with life-threatening allergies may carry one or two epinephrine auto-injector mechanisms and an oral or lingual form of Benadryl (antihistamine), if they too meet the above criteria. Students with diabetes may carry either an insulin pump or injectable insulin, if they similarly meet the above criteria. Students with other life-threatening medical conditions may have a medication order for other specific medication which may, if the above criteria are met, be self- administered.

Self-Administration of Medication by Students. Law enforcement and educators should be aware that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.3, self-administration of medication by students is permitted for specific medical conditions, including asthma, life-threatening allergies and other potentially life-threatening medical conditions. The student shall be permitted to self-administer medication provided that (i) the student’s parent or guardian submits to the board of education a written certification from the student’s physician specifying the specific medical condition necessitating self-administration, the medication to be administered, and the fact that the student is capable of and has been instructed in the proper method for self-administration of the medication; (ii) the student’s parent or guardian submits to the board of education written authorization from the parent or guardian for self-administration of the medication by the student; (iii) the board of education informs the student’s parent or guardian, in writing, that the district, its employees, and its agents shall incur no liability as a result of the student’s self-administration of medication; and (iv) the student’s parent or guardian signs a statement acknowledging that the district, its employees, and its agents shall incur no liability as a result of the student’s self-administration of medicine, and that they (the student’s parent or guardian) will indemnify and hold harmless the district, its employees, and its agents against claims arising out of the student’s self-administration of medication. In addition, the school nurse must maintain the student’s Individualized Health Care Plan (IHCP) and Individualized Emergency Health Care Plan (IEHCP) documenting the student’s medical needs and the need for self-administration of the specified medication, pursuant toto N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.3(b)3xii. For example, students with asthma who meet the above criteria may carry an inhaler such as a rapid-acting bronchodilator. Likewise, students with life-threatening allergies may carry one or two epinephrine auto-injector mechanisms and an oral or lingual form of Benadryl (antihistamine), if they too meet the above criteria. Students with diabetes may carry either an insulin pump or injectable insulin, if they similarly meet the above criteria. Students with other life-threatening medical conditions may have a medication order for other specific medication which may, if the above criteria are met, be self-administered.

Self-Administration of Medication by Students. ‌ Law enforcement and educators should be aware that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.3, self-administration of medication by students is permitted for specific medical conditions, including asthma, life-threatening allergies and other potentially life-threatening medical conditions. The student shall must be permitted to self-administer medication provided that that (i) the student’s parent or guardian submits to the board of education a written certification from the student’s physician specifying the specific medical condition necessitating self-administration, the medication to be administered, and the fact that the student is capable of and has been instructed in the proper method for self-self- administration of the medication; ; (ii) the student’s parent or guardian submits to the board of education written authorization from the parent or guardian for self-administration of the medication by the student; ; (iii) the board of education informs the student’s parent or guardian, in writing, that the district, its employees, and its agents shall must incur no liability as a result of the student’s self-administration of medication; and and (iv) the student’s parent or guardian signs a statement acknowledging that the district, its employees, and its agents shall must incur no liability as a result of the student’s self-self- administration of medicine, and that they (the student’s parent or guardian) will indemnify and hold harmless the district, its employees, and its agents against claims arising out of the student’s self-administration of medication. In addition, the school nurse must maintain the student’s Individualized Health Care Plan (IHCP) and Individualized Emergency Health Care Plan (IEHCP) documenting the student’s medical needs and the need for self-administration of the specified medication, pursuant to