Administration of Medications. Application: C6710--Mental Health Therapy Technician, C6711--Mental Health Therapist 1, C6712--Mental Health Therapist 2, C6718--Mental Health Therapy Coordinator, C6717--Mental Health Therapy Shift Coordinator. Eligibility: Employees in the above-referenced classifications and Mental Health Therapist 2s who have the working title of, and certification as, LPNs who are assigned medication administration duties shall be eligible for the differential. Rate: Twenty-seven cents ($0.27) per hour for all shifts so assigned.
Administration of Medications. Under no circumstances shall an employee be required to maintain and/or administer medications to any students unless it is a part of his or her job description. The employer may seek volunteers to maintain and/or administer medications.
Administration of Medications. A. No employee shall be required to administer or dispense drugs, either prescription or non-prescription, to a student, or perform any medical procedure upon a student in a manner that violates state statute or Board policy.
Administration of Medications. When administering/supervising medication use, staff must check the written instructions (IHP) and the medication itself (including the prescribing label) to ensure: Right person (consider using photo sheets) Right medication (including in date) Right dose Right time (±15min acceptable) Right route (oral/topical/etc) Right reason Right response Right documentation completed If a pupil refuses to take their medication their parents should be contacted. Storage arrangements Pupil medication is kept in individual boxes in the Welfare Hub. All medication held or stored by school is to be recorded on EVOLVE. Routine checks of medication, including checking expiry dates, is to be conducted not less than termly. The Student Services Manager responsible for these checks. Arrangements during offsite activities It is the responsibility of Group Leaders to know the medical needs of the pupils they are taking. Details of any medication being taken should be included on the pupil’s consent form. If this does not provide sufficient guidance, then the group leader should contact the parent. Pupils are encouraged to be responsible for their own medication, but it is more likely that staff may need to be involved during trips. Pupils should ensure they have any emergency medication (inhaler, epipen etc) accessible at all times. Group leaders should consider whether it is necessary to carry spares during the trip. The school’s consent form asks parents if they consent to routine non-prescription medicines (paracetamol, ibuprofen and antihistamine-Piriton) being given during residential visits for minor complaints (eg headaches). The use of any such medication is to be recorded and the parents informed. Insurance and Indemnity The governing body will ensure that the appropriate level of insurance cover is in place for members of staff administering medicines or supervising/monitoring pupil’s self-medication.
Administration of Medications. No employees shall be required to administer and/or dispense any medications unless that employee has received the appropriate training.
Administration of Medications. Application: C6710--Mental Health Therapy Technician, C6711--Mental Health Therapist 1, C6712- -Mental Health Therapist 2, C6718--Mental Health Therapy Coordinator, C6717--Mental Health Therapy Shift Coordinator. Eligibility: Employees in the above-referenced classifications and Mental Health Therapist 2s who have the working title of, and certification as, LPNs who are assigned medication administration duties shall be eligible for the differential. 2011-2013 SEIU Local 503, OPEU/State of Oregon CBA 20 Rate: Twenty-seven cents ($0.27) per hour for all shifts so assigned.
Administration of Medications. Bargaining unit members who may be expected to perform the tasks of administration of medications shall do so pursuant to Board Policy and MCL 380.1178 et seq.
