Amy Loehnis, RN, LSN
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Genoa M S Washington D.C. Trip 2022 MEDICATION INFORMATION & FORMS  

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Dear Parents & Guardians,

How exciting for your student to be going to Washington D. C. for the 8th grade trip!!

I will be coordinating the medications and medical needs of the students in advance of the trip.  There is quite a bit of paperwork for me to review and process.  Please turn it in as soon as possible.

The Deadline to Submit Medication Paperwork is:

*****Monday, April 11th, 2022*****

Medication Rules for D. C.

  • Authorization paperwork signed by the doctor[1] is required (ORC 3313.713).
  • Authorization paperwork requires a co-signature by the parent.
    • Necessary forms are linked below for your convenience
  • The nurse needs to review and approve all paperwork.
  • Staff are required to keep and administer ALL PRESCRIPTION medicines.
    • Exception: Special laws allow doctors to authorize student possession & use of inhalers and epi-auto injectors.
  • The original pharmacy labeled container is required for all medication[2].
  • Please DO NOT send extra doses of medicine.  
  • If your student already has medication paperwork on file for the 2021-2022 school year, you DO NOT need to re-submit those forms or the medicine currently in the clinic
  • We will attempt to return empty bottles and unused medicines to students at parent pick-up.  Otherwise, please pick them up in the school clinic by May 9th.  They will be destroyed after that.  
 

[1] The only exception is over the counter medication.

[2] The original container is required for over the counter medication.

The Deadline to Submit Medication Paperwork is:

*****Monday, April 11st, 2022*****

 

Feel free to contact me at loehnisa@wcsoh.org for questions.

Thank you!

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  • Medication Info Protocol

    Dear Parents & Guardians, 

    If your student will need to take ANY medication during the Washington D. C. trip, appropriate forms will need to be filled out by you and your prescriber.  All paperwork will need to be approved by the nurse.  Please prepare in advance.

    What You Need to Know:

    1.    If your student already has medication paperwork on file for the 2015-2016 school year, you DO NOT need to re-submit those forms.  Current clinic medication forms and medications will be extended to & sent on the D. C. trip.

    2.   The Deadline for Medication Paperwork to be submitted is: Monday, April 11th.  Please do not wait, this allows  only a few days for nurse approval and planning for medication management. 

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    Medication Forms 
    • Asthma Packet
      Use these forms for Asthma management. Authorization for self medication is included. Your doctor and you need to complete the form(s).
    • Epinephrine Auto Injectors
      This is a detailed packet of forms required for Epi-Auto Injectors. Your doctor and you need to complete the forms. If your student will self-carry an Epi-Auto Injector, the Allergy Action Plan is required as is a "back-up" Auto Injector for faculty to keep.
    • Prescription Medication Form
      This form is needed for staff to administer any (Rx or OTC) medications to your student. Your doctor and you need to complete the form.
    • Over the Counter Self Medication Waiver Form
      Please refrain from sending over the counter medicines unless genuinely needed. Please be sure to include the mg dose and how many hours between doses, and educate your student on the safe use of the medicine. Warn your student that sharing medicine with a friend is prohibited.
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