LAC 28:LXXIX.3017. Health Service to the Child

A. A school that gives medication assumes additional responsibility and liability for the safety of the children. The staff person(s) administering medication shall be trained in medication administration. The training shall be obtained every two years. B. No medication of any type, prescription, non-prescription, special medical procedure shall be administered by school staff unless authorized in writing by the parent. 1. Written authorization shall include the name of the child, drug name and strength, date(s) and time(s) to be administered, directions for use, and the dated signature of the parent. 2. Prescription and non-prescription medication shall be maintained in the original pharmacy container or packaging. 3. If a non-prescription medication label reads “consult a physician,” a written authorization from a licensed health care provider shall be provided prior to administration of medication. 4. Medication administration shall be documented and records maintained on file. Documentation shall include the names of the child and the person administering, date and time, medication, and signature. Documentation requirements shall include a parent administering medication to their own child while at school. C. Training for auto-injectable epinephrine shall be completed every two years with training approved by the LDOE, and presented by a registered nurse, a licensed medical physician, an anaphylaxis training organization, or any other entity approved by the Louisiana Department of Health. D. Documentation of current completion of such training shall be maintained and available for inspection.