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Procedures are the detailed step-by-step instructions for implementing policy. The school nurse develops procedures in collaboration with the district or school for how medications are to be administered as part of the student’s educational program, for accountability to the nurse’s licensed practice, and for handling emergencies. The procedures need to be supported with definitions,descriptions, ,consistent with laws, and evidence-based health practices. School nurses, school personnel, prescribers, parents, and students work together to assure the student receives the medication with the least disruption to their school or program , while maintaining the optimal benefit of the medication. Personnel that carry out medication administration are identified, trained, and certified by the school nurse. The procedures cover the proper response to medication errors and emergencies that occur during the child’s education program or school sponsored programs.
Medication Administration Course Access and Recordkeeping:
The Iowa Department of Education offers a free online medication administration course as required in IAC 281.14.1 to be used by school sponsored early childhood programs, public and private schools.. A copy of the signed certificate is kept in the school file (Example: Place in front of a Medication Administration Record binder or electronically stored).
The AEA Learning System houses the required Department’s medication course. To access the course, the school nurse has the delegatee go to: Area Education Agency Online Training and fill in all required fields. If you do not know your school or program’s password, contact the school administrator, school nurse or email to: support@aeapdonline.org.