Current through Register 1533, October 25, 2024
Section 210.007 - Training of School Personnel Responsible for Administering Prescription Medications(A) All prescription medications shall be administered by properly trained and supervised school personnel under the direction of the school nurse.(B) Training shall be provided under the direction of the school nurse.(C) At a minimum, the training program shall include content standards and a test of competency developed and approved by the Department of Public Health in consultation with the Board of Registration in Nursing and practicing school nurses.(D) Personnel designated to administer prescription medications shall be provided with the names and locations of school personnel who have documented certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Schools should make every effort to have a minimum of two school staff members with documented certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation present in each school building throughout the day.(E) The school nurse shall document the training and evidence of competency of unlicensed personnel designated to assume the responsibility for prescription medication administration.(F) The school nurse shall provide a training review and informational update at least annually for those school staff authorized to administer prescription medications.