Chehalis School District

Transcription and Communication

Do...

~Be sure when faxing an authorization form to get the parent signature on the back of the form
~Call or page the school nurse if directions are unclear
~Call or page the school nurse if a telephone request is needed
~Call or page the school nurse if there are problems or concerns regarding the administration of medications
~Remind parents/guardians that they may administer the medication to the student themselves if all the requirements are not met

Don't...

~Give a student medication without written authorization from the healthcare provider
~Give a student medication without written authorization from the parent/guardian
~Give a medication if the request from the healthcare provider or parent/guardian is unclear
~Take a medication request by telephone, only the school nurse may offer that service

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