STUDENT MEDICATIONS. No teacher shall be required without appropriate training to administer any drugs or other medications to students or to perform any medically invasive procedure with respect to students. The Board will shield and hold the teacher harmless from liability for any act under this provision that does not constitute willful or wanton misconduct.
STUDENT MEDICATIONS. A. No member of the bargaining unit, except those who have been adequately trained by the school nurse or other medical personnel, shall be responsible for or required to pass or administer medications to students except in cases of emergency. The above-mentioned training shall be provided when employees are not in care students.
STUDENT MEDICATIONS. Medications are given at school as a courtesy to parents. Medications not necessary for attendance may be refused. Medications may be administered by Unlicensed Assistive Personnel under the supervision or direction of a school nurse. Prior to the administration of any medication to any student under the age of eighteen (18), written parental consent is required. The consent form shall include authorization to administer the medication and relieve the Board and its employees of civil liability for damages or injuries resulting from the administration of medication to students in accordance with this policy. All signed medication consent forms will be maintained by the school nurse. Students may be administered Glucagon in emergency situations by the school nurse or, in the absence of the school nurse, a trained volunteer school employee designated as a care provider, provided the student has an Individualized Health Plan which provides for the administration of Glucagon in emergency situations and a current, valid consent form on file from their parent or guardian. Unless authorized to self-administer, students are not allowed to carry any medications while at school. The parent or legal guardian shall bring the student’s medication to the nurse, or in the absence of the nurse, to the principal’s office. The student may bring the medication if accompanied by a written authorization from the parent or legal guardian along with a note stating the number of pills in the bottle. . Medications, including those for self-medication, must be in the original container and be properly labeled with the student’s name, the ordering provider’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage, frequency, and instructions for the administration of the medication (including times). A pharmacy label will act as a physician’s order. Additional information accompanying the medication shall state the purpose for the medication, its possible side effects, and any other pertinent instructions (such as special storage requirements) or warnings. No medication will be given unless it is specifically ordered by the child’s physician to be given during school hours. Medication ordered to be given 1, 2, or 3 times a day will be given at home unless specifically ordered by a physician to be given during the school day. Students who have written permission from their parent or guardian and a licensed health care provider to self-administer either an asthma inhaler or auto-injectable epinep...
STUDENT MEDICATIONS. In compliance with the provisions of this policy, the parents/guardians of any student caught violating these provisions will be notified and the student will be placed in police custody. Furthermore, the student will receive a ten (10) day suspension on the first offense with proof of a substance abuse assessment and treatment. If the student does not receive a substance abuse assessment and successfully complete subsequent treatment, the offense will result in expulsion. A second offense will result in expulsion for the remainder of the school year with loss of credits. Assessments and treatment shall be performed by persons qualified by training and experience to perform such assessments. A list of qualified assessors is available at the offices of the school counselors, principals, and superintendent. The parents will be responsible for any costs related to the assessment and/or treatment.
STUDENT MEDICATIONS. No bargaining unit member may be required by the Employer to provide or administer medication to students or be disciplined for the refusal to do so. The Employer shall be responsible for designating non- bargaining unit members to administer medication
STUDENT MEDICATIONS. Except in emergency, no teachers or paraprofessionals may be required by the Employer to provide or administer medication to students or be disciplined for the refusal to do so. Bargaining unit members shall receive appropriate training. No provision of this paragraph shall be applied in a manner inconsistent with the Illinois Epinephrine Injector Act, 410 ILCS 27, et seq.
STUDENT MEDICATIONS. Under no circumstances will Bus Drivers be required to handle student’s medications.
STUDENT MEDICATIONS. An employee who is required to participate in the administration of medications under Board Policy regarding Administration of Medication During School Hours (704.2) shall be protected from suit in accordance with Section 34-18.1 of the Illinois School Code [105 ILCS 5/34-18.1].
STUDENT MEDICATIONS. No legally unauthorized bargaining unit employee shall be expected to administer medications to students. The administration of medication should be referred to the appropriate school personnel (e.g., the school nurse) as identified by the Principal. No bargaining unit member may be required by the Employer to provide or administer medication to students or be disciplined for the refusal to do so. Bargaining unit members who volunteer to administer medication shall first receive appropriate training. Whenever a member is asked to administer medication, the Employer will inform the member that it is voluntary. No provision of this paragraph shall be applied in a manner inconsistent with the Illinois Epinephrine Injector Act, 410 ILCS 27, et seq.
