Code No. 507.2E1
AUTHORIZATION - ASTHMA, AIRWAY CONSTRICTING OR RESPIRATORY DISTRESS MEDICATION SELF-ADMINISTRATION CONSENT FORM
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Student’s Name (Last), (First) (Middle) Birthday School Date
In accordance with applicable laws, students with asthma, airway constricting diseases, respiratory distress or students at risk of anaphylaxis who use epinephrine auto-injectors may self-administer their medication upon the written approval of the student’s parents and prescribing licensed health care professional regardless of competency. The following must occur for a student to self-administer asthma medication, bronchodilator canisters or spacers, other airway constructing disease mediation or to self-administer an epinephrine auto-injector:
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Parent/guardian provides signed, dated authorization for student medication self-administration.
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Parent/guardian provides written statement from the student’s licensed health care professional (A person licensed under chapter 148to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery, an advanced registered nurse practitioner under chapter 152 or 152E and registered with the board of nursing or a physician assistant licensed to practice under the supervision of a physician as authorized in chapters 147 and 148C)containing the following:
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name and purpose of the medication,
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prescribed dosage, and
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times or special circumstances under which the prescribed medication is to be administered
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The medication is in the original, labeled container as dispensed or the manufacturer's labeled container containing the student’s name, name of the medication, directions for use, and date.
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Authorization shall be renewed annually. If any changes occur in the medication, dosage or time of administration, the parent is to notify school officials immediately. The authorization shall be reviewed as soon as practical.
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Provided the above requirements are fulfilled, the school shall permit the self-administration of the prescribed medication by a student with asthma, respiratory distress or other airway constricting disease or the use of an epinephrine auto-injector by a student with a risk of anaphylaxis while in school, at school district sponsored activities, under the supervision of school district personnel, and before or after normal school activities, such as while in before-school or after-school care on school operated property. If the student abuses the self-administration policy, the ability to self- administer may be withdrawn by the school or discipline may be imposed, after notification is provided to the student’s parent.
Pursuant to state law, the school district and its employees are to incur no liability, except for gross negligence, as a result of any injury arising from self-administration of medication or use of an epinephrine auto-injector by the student. The parent or guardian of the student shall sign a statement acknowledging that the school district is to incur no liability, except for gross negligence, as a result of self-administration of medication or an epinephrine auto-injector by the student as provided by law.
AUTHORIZATION - ASTHMA, AIRWAY CONSTRICTING OR RESPIRATORY DISTRESS MEDICATION SELF-ADMINISTRATION CONSENT FORM
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Medication Dosage Route Time
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Purpose of Medication and Administration /Instructions
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Special Circumstances Discontinue/Re-Evaluate/Follow-up Date
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Prescriber’s Signature Date
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Prescriber’s Address Emergency Phone
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I request the above-named student possess and self-administer asthma medication, bronchodilators, canisters or spacers or other airway constricting disease medication(s) and/or an epinephrine auto-injector at school and in school district activities according to the authorization and instructions.
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I understand the school district and its employees acting reasonably and in good faith shall incur no liability for any improper use of medication or an epinephrine auto-injector or for supervising, monitoring or interfering with a student's self-administration of medication or use of an epinephrine auto-injector. I acknowledge that the school district is to incur no liability, except for gross negligence, as a result of self-administration of medication or use of an epinephrine auto-injector by the student.
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I agree to coordinate and work with school district personnel and notify them when questions arise or relevant conditions change.
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I agree to provide safe delivery of medication and equipment to and from school and to pick up remaining medication and equipment.
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I agree the information is shared with school district personnel in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and any other applicable laws.
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I agree to provide the school with back-up medication approved in this form.
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Student maintains self-administration record.
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date
(agreed to above statement)
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Parent/Guardian Address Home Phone
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Business Phone
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Self-Administration Authorization Additional Information
