Stupid question...

[KeeperOfTheIceRN]

Have you ever been sure about a topic and then someone asks a question that totally makes you start questioning your certainty on said topic? That's the kind of morning I'm having. So here's my stupid question that I need some reassurance on...

For your returning students, do you require brand new medication authorization forms at the beginning of each school year?

I mean, clearly new ones are required for any changes in their medications or emergency plans, but I had a parent ask if they would have to fill new forms out if nothing is going to change for the next school year.

Thanks for the help!

[SnowyJ, RN]

Required by law every year here too.

And don't feel bad, I just had a parent give me a hard time about it, even though she has gotten the order renewed yearly for the past 4 years, As required. All of a sudden it's a problem.

[Cattz, ADN]

New forms, every year. After explaining enough times, until I am sure the parent understands what the policy for medication administration is. If they still are giving me heck, I point out to them very clearly that they are more than welcome to come to school and give their child the medication.