CLOVIS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS GEN 588
SCHOOL MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION FORM
This order is valid only for the school year (current) _____________________ including the summer session.
School: ______________________________________________
Grade: ____________________________
This form must be completed fully in order for schools to administer the required medication. A new
medication administration form must be completed at the beginning of each school year, for each medication
to be administered, and each time there is a change in dosage or time of administration of a medication.
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Prescription medication must be in a container labeled by the pharmacist or prescriber.
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Nonprescription medication must be in the original container with the label intact.
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An authorized adult must bring the medication to the school.
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An authorized adult must pick up the medication at the end of the prescribing period or it will be discarded.
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The school nurse will share information relevant to the prescribed medication as he/she determines to be appropriate
for your child’s health and safety. The school nurse will also call the prescriber, as allowed by HIPAA, if a question
arises about the child and/or the child’s medication.
PRESCRIBER’S AUTHORIZATION
Student Name: ___________________________________ Date of Birth: _______________ Grade: ___________
Condition for which medication is being administered: ________________________________________________
Medication Name: ___________________________________ Dose: _______________ Route: _______________
Time/Frequency of administration: ________________________________ If PRN, frequency: _______________
If PRN, for what symptoms: _____________________________________________________________________
Relevant side effects: None expected Specify: __________________________________________________
Medication shall be administered from: _____________________________ to _____________________________
Month/Day/Year
Month/Day/Year
Prescriber’s Name/Title_____________________________________________ Telephone: __________________
Fax: ______________________ Address: __________________________________________________________
Prescriber’s Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: ____________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN AUTHORIZATION
I/We request designated school personnel to administer the medication as prescribed and as instructed by the above prescriber.
I/We certify that I/we have legal authority to consent to medical treatment for the student named above, including the
administration of medication at school. I/We agree to furnish the necessary medication in a pharmacy/original labeled container;
to provide replacement medication as necessary; and to provide a new authorization form if there is ANY change in the
medication, dosage, administration time, administration route, or special instructions regarding the medication. I/We authorize
the school nurse to communicate with the health care provider as allowed by HIPAA.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: __________________
FOR OFFICE USE:
Medication received by _______________________________________________________________________________
(Signature of School Personnel Receiving the Medication) Date
Action Plan/SelfCarry Forms received: YES NO
Medication and Authorization Reviewed by RN: ___________________________________________________________
Signature Date
CMS REV. 3/2016