KLLB

so is there a doctor that signs off for your school?

I agree it is easier to not have to worry about standing orders, but I have too many HS girls that get cramps and end up going home. I would like to keep them in the classroom. Our school population is small enough that I think it would work (300 total students). And it would be optionals---if they don't return the form signed by parent AND MD, no meds will be given. Thanks!

thanks--our state won't allow it without a MD signature. Wish we could, it would be easier.

Our school is only 300 students total (K-12) and I would only be offering this to Middle School and High school. No liquid meds, only tablet form. I have a budget to cover it---it actually wouldn't be much if generics were purchased.

Does anyone work at a school that has standing orders for prn medications such as Advil, Tums, Neosporin, Cortisone cream, Tylenol, etc.? We are looking at implementing them at our private school. A physician would sign the order sheet (where all meds would be listed) initialling by each medication. The Parents would also initial by the meds. they would like given. The school would stock the medicines themselves rather than have parents send in multiple bottles. We have too many teen girls with cramps and no way to get Advil. Then they miss class. I think it would be nice to offer them this option in a safe way.

Our state follows COMAR where you must have your immunization record in the Health Room by the 20th day of school. We have a form letter that is sent out and I have only pulled 1 student out in 7 years. I have gone through an audit before and if the student is truely scheduled for shots, they mark them as "in process" and you are not cited.