Liquid Medication

Table of Contents

Steps

  1. Gather supplies
  2. The school personnel check the 5 rights
  3. Place the plastic medication cup on a flat surface and keep your eye level with the cup
  4. Pour the medication dose into the cup
  5. If using a measured dropper, withdraw the correct amount
  6. Wipe any drips from the bottle
  7. Place the cap securely back on the medication bottle
  8. Check the 5 rights again                                             
  9. Watch the student swallow the medication
  10. Place the medication from the cup gently into the student’s mouth to swallow or have the student do this step.
  11. Instruct the student to throw away or place the empty medication cup in the recycle bin (if applicable)
  12. Ensure school personnel has demonstrated the 6th right: documentation
  13. Place the medication bottle back securely in a locked cabinet or as directed by the prescription label