Nursing Services General Rules

Medications

1. Long-term prescription and non-prescription medication (over two weeks) require receipt of the completed CCSD Medication/Procedure Doctor’s Order form signed by the parent/legal guardian and the child’s legal prescriber.  All medication must be provided in the properly labeled original container.
   
   
2. Short-term prescription medications (two weeks or less) require written permission from the parent/legal guardian and the original properly labeled prescription container.
   
   
3. CCSD employees will not assist with the administration of any non-pharmaceutical products (e.g., herbal remedies).

PLEASE NOTE: Only a licensed nurse may administer over-the-counter medications to students following doctor’s orders that have been approved by the CCSD Physician Consultant.  Parental permission must be granted by completing the medication section of the CCSD Extra Curricular and After-Hours School-Sponsored Events and Trips form. 

Procedures

1. Medical procedures require receipt of the completed CCSD Medication/Procedure Doctor’s Order form signed by the parent/legal guardian and the child’s legal prescriber. Parent/legal guardian must supply the necessary equipment for the procedure.
   
   
2. The school nurse, in consultation with the parents, physician, and student, will develop an individualized Health Management Plan for the medical procedure.