When students need medication at school, Salem Public Schools nurses are prepared to help in accordance with the district’s Medication Administration Policy #5709.

In order to safely administer any medication to students, the following conditions must be met:

A licensed provider must submit a medication order to the school nurse.
The parent/guardian must submit a signed consent form to the school nurse.
Medications must be in pharmacy labeled or original manufacturer’s packaging.
Medications must be kept in the health office and may not be carried by the student, unless certain conditions apply.
The school nurse will develop a safe medication plan for the student.

Standing orders for over-the-counter medication (e.g. Acetaminophen) written by the school physician may be administered in accordance with the protocol for each medication if the parent/guardian has completed and signed Permission to Treat Form. This form must be submitted annually to the school nurse.

We recommend that families complete a Release of Records Consent Form to allow your school nurse and your child’s health care provider to share information about your child’s school health plans.